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SOMERSET  HIGH  SCHOOL 


jikmotrs  IV 


Class  of  1941 


SOMERSET,  MASSACHUSETTS 


Dedication 


MR.  WILLIAM  F.  NEY 

Teacher  of  Latin  and  Mathematics 
Assistant  Coach  of  Football 

As  an  expression  of  our  gratitude  for  all  your  efforts  made 
for  us  and  countless  other  Somerset  High  students,  we,  the  class 
of  1941,  dedicate  this  yearbook  to  you,  Mr.  William  F.  Ney. 


AUSTIN  J.  O'TOOLE 


Principal  of  Somerset  High  School 

“God  give  us  such  men — 

Strong  minds,  great  hearts, 

True  faith,  and  willing  hands. 

Men  who  possess  opinions  and  a  will.” 


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RUTH  B.  MASON 

Vice-Principal  of  Somerset  High  School 
Class  Advisor 

“A  wise  and  an  understanding  heart.” 


Memoirs  IV  Staff 


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EDITOR 

ELIZABETH  BUTTERWORTH 


ASSISTANT  EDITOR 

FLORENCE  KARNAS 


ASSOCIATE  EDITORS 


JEANNETTE  BERUBE 
STACIA  CERKOT 
CLIFFORD  WOOD 
AVIS  CLIFTON 
OLIVE  FABER 
EDWARD  FRANCIS 
EDWARD  GALUSKA 

GERTRUDE 


BETSY  GEORGE 
GLADYS  LORD 
JEANNETTE  MASSE 
CONSTANCE  PARROTT 
PETER  PASKOWSKI 
HOWARD  SIMMONS 
ELSIE  SOUZA 
CHATTERTON 


BUSINESS  MANAGER 

JOHN  HIGGINS 


ASSISTANT  MANAGERS 


ROBERT  AUCLAIR 
LLOYD  DURFEE 
WALTER  CALDER 


KENNETH  GRAY 
OLIVER  PERRY 
RAYMOND  SLUSARZ 


Foreword 


It  is  with  mixed  feelings  of  triumph  and  regret  that  we  of 
the  graduating  class  leave  Somerset  High  School.  We  feel 
triumphant  in  work  completed,  in  the  whole-hearted  participa¬ 
tion  of  extra  curricula  activities,  in  cooperative  membership  in 
clubs  and  athletic  teams  whcih  have  made  our  school  a  worthy 
competitor  in  scholastic  and  athletic  endeavors.  Regret  comes 
in  the  fact  that,  in  a  sense,  the  comradeship  and  good  times 
had  during  our  four  years  at  Somerset  High  will  fade  into  mere 
memories,  and  that  never  again  can  we  feel  we  are  really  a  part 
of  it  all. 

So  it  is  with  this  in  mind  that  Memoirs  IV  has  been  written 
and  edited  by  members  of  our  class,  to  keep  these  intangible 
memories  always  with  us.  For  there  is  a  wealth  of  information 
to  be  found  in  our  book.  Its  contents  are  valued  not  only  for 
the  character  sketches  and  portraits  of  class  members,  which 
makes  it  a  classbook ;  but  also  for  the  pictures  and  descriptions 
of  all  extra -curricula  activities  which  allows  Memoirs  IV  the 
title,  yearbook.  There  are  also  interesting  data  and  photographs 
of  all  school  organizations ;  and  of  especial  interest  to  the  class 
its  it  history  and  prophecy. 

We  have  endeavored  to  make  the  book  attractive  in  appear¬ 
ance,  complete  in  the  records  of  facts,  amusing  in  its  character 
sketches,  but,  most  of  all,  invaluable  to  you  as  a  memory  of  four 
eventful  years  spent  in  progressive  growth  through  work  and 
activities  at  Somerset  High  School. 


“ Pick  your  peak  and  climb.” 


JOHN  NORMAN  AINSWORTH 

Johnny  came  to  us  as  a  freshman  from  South  School 
and  has  since  been  a  welcome  member  of  our  class. 
In  his  Sophomore  year  he  was  elected  secretary  of  the 
Camera  Club,  and  while  he  has  not  taken  an  active 
part  in  our  sports  activities  he  did  his  part  as  manager 
of  our  victorious  football  team  of  1940-1941.  John  is 
quite  skillful  with  electrical  apparatus  and  has  been 
a  great  help  in  setting  up  the  lights  for  the  class 
dances.  He  plans  a  career  in  the  Army  Air  Corps  and 
we  wish  him  much  happiness  and  success  in  this 
thrilling  field. 


”IIer  sunny  locks  hang  on  her  temples  like  a 
f olden  fleece.” 

ANNE  ANGELL  “Chickie” 

Anne,  a  charming,  vicacious,  blonde  girl  who  entered 
Somerset  High  School  this  fall,  came  to  us  from  the 
B.  M.  C.  Durfee  High  School  in  Fall  River.  Her  win¬ 
ning  personality  found  her  a  place  in  the  Girls'  Glee 
Club,  and  she  was  one  of  the  eager  founders  of  the 
Commercial  Club.  Anne  is  a  good  skipper  and  likes 
sailing  very  much,  but  cooking  is  her  favorite  hobby. 
Since  Anne  has  been  with  us  she  has  followed  a 
commercial  course.  In  the  near  future  she  hopes  to 
become  a  secretary.  Best  of  luck  to  you,  Anne,  we 
know  that  you  will  succeed. 


“  A  man  of  leisure  is  a  man  of  pains  ” 

ROBERT  ARTHUR  AUCLAIR  “Bob” 

Bob  is  a  mirthful,  carefree  gentleman  with  dark 
curly  hair  who  is  fond  of  the  company  of  ladies,  and 
who  shows  a  great  decl  of  school  spirit  by  his  constant 
attendance  and  cooperation  at  school  dances  and 
games.  Besides  taking  a  conspicuous  part  in 
attendance,  Bob  has  also  participated  in  all  intra¬ 
mural  activit’es.  Bob  is  fond  of  boxing,  hockey, 
swimming  and  tennis.  We  will  always  remembei 
Bob’s  winning  of  the  prize  waltz,  and  hope  that  he 
will  continue  to  win.  “Keep  stepping”,  Bob  and  win 
your  way  to  success. 


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“Popularity  is  Power.” 


PRISCILLA  EMILY  BELL  “Ding" 

Priscilla,  one  of  the  most  popular  girls  in  our  class 
and  a  devoted  swing  student,  has  had  a  very  active 
social  life  at  Somerset  High  School.  She  has  worked 
on  many  dance  committees,  and  it  is  a  known  fact 
that  wherever  Friscilla  is,  there  is  usually  a  good  time 
going  on.  Her  pleasing  personality  has  won  her  many 
friends  both  among  her  classmates  and  members  of 
the  school.  Priscilla’s  name  is  constantly  linked  with 
that  of  her  friend,  “Tish",  for  wherever  you  find  one, 
the  other  is  hkely  to  be  there  also.  She  was  the  first 
girl  in  her  class  to  obtain  her  driver’s  license,  which 
she  procured  before  reaching  seventeen.  In  her  senior 
year,  Priscilla  joined  the  Girls’  Glee  Club,  and  was 
also  initiated  into  the  Dramatic  Club.  During  her 
four  years  at  Somerset  High,  Priscilla  followed  the 
course  of  Home  Economics,  which  proved  interesting 
to  her,  and  she  plans  to  continue  thin  course  in  a 
h'gher  school.  Good  luck,  Priscilla,  and  may  success 
and  happiness  always  be  yours. 


“She  was  ever  fair  and  never  proud.” 

JEANNETTE  EVELYN  BERUBE 

Jeannette  is  a  happy  young  miss  with  a  sunny 
disposition  and  friendly  character  who  can  be  de¬ 
pended  upon  for  any  task  or  favor  which  is  asked  of 
her.  Because  of  this  she  has  acquired  many  friends. 
Jeannette  is  very  neat  and  enjoys  sewing  as  one  of 
her  hobbies.  She  is  a  member  of  the  Commercial 
Club  and  is  one  of  our  promising  commercial  students. 
There  are  many  opportunities  in  this  field  and  with 
her  proven  ability,  we  know  she  will  reach  her  goal 
with  success.  Good  luck,  Jeannette. 


Health  is  the  vital  principal  of  bliss.” 

MIRIAM  FAY  BODWELL  “Mim" 

Miriam  has  been  with  us  but  one  year,  but  has 
become  a  definite  part  of  the  Senior  Class.  During 
her  brief  year  “Mim’’  has  distinguished  herself  by 
being  captain  of  the  Girls’  Varsity  Basketball  Team. 
In  this  sport  Miriam  has  been  remembered  as  “star 
forward’’.  Her  basketball  ability  was  brought  to  us 
from  Methuen  High  School  where  she  was  elected  as 
.•0-captain  of  the  team  before  she  left  to  take  up  resi¬ 
dence  in  Somerset.  “Mim”  has  been  willing  to  lend 
her  piano  playing  talent  whenever  asked.  She  has 
served  on  many  dance  committees  and  also  took  an 
active  part  in  the  Girls’  Glee  Club  and  Dramatic  Club. 
She  was  also  elected  vice-president  of  the  Commercial 
Club.  Although  “Mim's”  every  other  sentence  is  about 
Methuen,  she  is  now  wholeheartedly  turning  her  heart 
to  Somerset  and  plans  her  future  in  this  vicinity. 


“He  conquers  who  endures.” 

JAMES  NELSON  BOULAY  “Jimmy” 

Nicknamed  “Jimmy”  by  his  school  friends,  James 
is  a  rather  conservative  and  quiet  lad.  He  is  in¬ 
dustrious  and  cooperative  in  all  his  classes,  especially 
with  nis  ever-ready  answers  in  Mathematics  which 
are  always  welcomed  by  the  other  members  of  the 
class.  With  his  humorous  and  winning  personality, 
Jimmy  has  won  many  friends  throughout  his  four 
years  at  Somerset  High.  Although  not  participating 
in  all  sports,  he  was  present  at  many  of  the  games 
ready  to  give  his  support  to  the  team.  He  is  also  very 
fond  of  danc'ng,  as  all  can  see  who  attend  the  school 
dances.  Jimmv  hasn’t  any  specific  plans  after  gradu¬ 
ation,  but  we  know  he  will  succeed  in  anything  he 
undertakes.  Good  luck  to  you,  Jimmy. 


“One  who  excels  the  quirks  of  blazoning  'pens.’' 

ELIZABETH  ANNE  BUTTERWORTH  “Tish”  “Tid” 
Known  as  “Tish”  by  her  friends  and  fellow  class¬ 
mates,  Elizabeth  has  made  many  friends  and  is  one 
of  the  most  popular  and  active  girls  of  the  class. 
Having  followed  the  College  course  for  four  years, 
“Tish”  has  taken  an  active  part  in  extra-curricula 
activities.  She  has  served  on  the  Student  Council  and 
the  Library  Associates  for  three  years,  and  during  her 
Senior  year  was  elected  vice-president  of  the  Dramatic 
Club,  and  was  a  member  of  the  Girls’  Glee  Club. 
After  serving  on  the  news  board  for  two  consecutive 
years,  Tish  was  made  editor  of  the  S.  H.  S.  News,  and 
further  proved  her  journalistic  ability  as  editor  of 
Memoirs  IV.  Her  close  friendship  with  her  inseparable 
pal,  Priscilla,  has  endured  throughout  four  happy 
years.  This  fall  Tish  plans  to  enter  Jackson  College 
in  Medford  to  further  her  education.  We  do  not  doubt 
that  with  all  she  has  to  offer  that  her  success  is  cer¬ 
tain  to  be  inevitable.  “Lots  of  luck,  Tish.” 


“Moderation,  the  noblest  gift  of  heaven.” 

WALTER  LYMAN  CALDER  “Walt” 

Calder  is  one  of  the  little  men  of  the  class.  His 
quiet  disposition  and  compromising  attitude  have  won 
him  many  friends  during  his  four  years  at  Somerset 
High  School.  Walter  has  always  received  good  marks 
in  his  studies.  Although  he  did  not  play  on  a  school 
team  he  likes  sports,  especially  baseball  and  football. 
He  is  broad-minded  and  always  seems  eager  to  learn. 
Walt  seems  to  have  an  interest  for  anything,  but  it 
is  evident  he  likes  aviation,  for  he  is  a  follower  of 
magazines  and  books  on  that  subject.  Calder  has  not 
as  yet  decided  what  his  life  work  will  be,  but  we  are 
sure  his  ambition  and  persistence  will  lead  him  onward 
to  success. 


“ Debate  is  Masculine.” 


JAMES  COURCIER  “Goose” 

“Goose”  came  to  us  from  the  Pottersville  School  as 
a  freshman  and  since  has  been  the  life  of  every 
classroom.  He  chose  the  Commercial  course  from 
our  curricula  and  has  done  well  in  his  work.  Jimmy 
is  a  tall,  humorous,  and  witty  fellow.  He  was  captain 
of  the  baseball  team  in  his  senior  year,  starring  as 
a  pitcher.  Few,  if  any,  exceed  Jim  in  knowledge  of 
baseball.  Besides  starring  in  baseball  as  a  pitcher, 
he  has  been  a  member  of  the  basketball  squad.  Jim 
was  a  member  of  the  Student  Council  acting  as  a  boy 
councilor  in  his  senior  year  and  has  participated  in 
carrying  out  school  projects.  He  is  in  doubt  about 
what  vocation  he  will  choose  for  his  future,  but  we 
know  whatever  he  chooses  it  will  be  a  wise  choice 
and  one  in  which  he  will  be  sure  to  succeed.  We  wish 
him  success  and  happiness. 


“Oh,  sh e  dances  in  such  a  way.” 

DOROTHY  ELSIE  CROSS  “Dot” 

“Dot”  is  an  interesting  and  active  girl.  She  has 
great  talent  as  a  dancer,  and  entertains  many  groups 
with  her  dancing.  She  also  assists  in  making  floral 
bouquets  for  her  florist  father,  but  hopes  to  make 
dancing  her  career.  She  is  very  thoughful  and  con¬ 
siderate,  and  succeeds  in  gaining  many  friends.  Her 
happy  disposition  will  account  for  her  success  in  her 
career,  and  will  add  more  links  to  her  chain  of  friend¬ 
ship.  She  is  always  ready  in  planning  an  activity  and 
usually  succeeds  in  all  of  her  plans.  She  is  a  member 
of  the  Commercial  Club,  and  is  a  good  student  in  the 
commercial  line.  In  any  career  she  may  choose,  we 
wish  her  all  the  best  of  luck. 


“His  very  foot  has  music  in  it.” 

ROGER  THERON  CUMMINGS 
“Roger”  is  one  of  the  witty  members  in  the  class 
who  makes  life  appear  to  be  a  joke.  He  is  capable  of 
provoking  a  laugh  at  any  time.  Roger’s  hobbies  are 
typical  of  high  school  boys;  he  goes  in  for  hunting 
and  fishing.  Roger  is  probably  best  known  as  an 
accomplished  musician  who  plays  the  guitar.  His 
audiences  envy  him  whenever  he  plays;  either  solo,  or 
duet  with  his  older  brother.  He  has  played  in  the 
school  orchestra  for  three  years.  Roger  has  been 
carefree  in  his  studies  which  have  been  of  the  Com¬ 
mercial  type.  He  plans  to  enter  a  machine  shop  after 
graduation  and  his  ambition  is  to  become  a  Class  A 
machinist.  To  Roger  we  extend  our  sincere  wishes 
for  a  fruitful  future.  May  his  ambition  be  fulfilled. 


“Such  beauty  as  a  woman’s  sparkling  eye.” 

AGNES  LOUISE  DAGHIR  “Ag” 

Agnes  is  one  of  the  more  sociable  girls  of  our  class 
whose  set  determination  and  lively  spirit  has  tided 
her  safely  through  a  four  year  college  course.  During 
her  junior  year  at  Somerset,  “Ag”  was  vice-president 
of  the  Student  Association  and  has  taken  an  active 
part  in  the  Girls’  Glee  Club  for  the  entire  four  years. 
Her  radiant  smile  and  vivacious  spirit  have  won  her 
many  friends.  “Ag’s”  favorite  pastimes  are  swimming 
and  collecting  swing  records.  “Ag”  would  like  to  be 
a  doctor’s  technician  in  the  future,  and  we  are  certain 
that  her  success  in  that  field  will  be  inevitable.  “Keep 
smiling,  Agnes  !” 


“Hang  sorrow,  care  will  kill  a  cat.” 

ERNEST  DEARNALEY 

Ernie  is  a  likable  fellow,  and  his  friendly  manner 
and  witty  remarks  have  made  him  known  and  liked 
by  all  his  classmates  and  members  of  the  school.  He 
has  proved  himself  capable  of  working  for  the  benefit 
of  the  class  as  he  always  cooperated  wholeheartedly 
with  other  members  of  the  class  whenever  a  dance  or 
social  was  given.  Ernie  was  actively  engaged  in 
sports  in  his  high  school  career,  for,  as  a  freshman, 
he  was  prominent  in  baseball,  and  later  he  became 
interested  in  football  and  joined  the  ranks  on  the 
gridiron  as  center  in  his  senior  year.  Ernie’s  ambition 
is  to  break  into  the  Journalistic  career  and  be  a  news¬ 
paper  man.  We  wish  you  lots  of  luck,  Ernie. 


“His  form  was  pond  irons  and  his  step  was 
slow.” 

ALFRED  LEE  DOYLE  “Moe” 

“Al”  is  the  tall,  blonde,  well  known  senior  who, 
during  the  latter  half  of  his  high  school  career,  always 
seemed  to  be  torn  in  his  affections  among  the  fairer 
sex.  “Al”,  who  is  likable  and  genial,  has  made  many 
friends  in  his  four  years  at  Somerset  High  School. 
Since  he  is  a  jitterbug,  and  enjoys  dancing,  he  very 
seldom  missed  a  dance  at  school,  and  it  was  usually 
he  who  led  the  crowd  into  “swinging  it.”  “Al”  did 
not  show  much  interest  in  sports  until  his  sophomore 
year,  when  he  was  on  the  basketball  team.  In  his 
senior  year,  “Al”  became  prominent  in  football,  for 
he  starred  at  right  end  on  the  team,  and  did  his  share 
to  win  the  championship  for  Somerset  High.  Taking 
a  commercial  course  in  high  school,  “Al”  will  probably 
enter  the  business  world  upon  his  graduation,  and  we 
wish  him  all  the  luck  in  the  world. 


“ Gentle  in  method,  resolute  in  action.” 


LLOYD  DURFEE  “Durf” 

“Durf”,  Somerset  High’s  radio  man,  has  a  jovial 
and  pleasant  personality,  and  is  well  known  for  his 
good  humor.  He  came  from  Pottersville  School  and 
in  the  time  he  has  been  at  Somerset  High,  he  has 
proved  to  us  that  he  has  a  mind  which  is  capable  of 
great  things.  Lloyd  is  fond  of  baseball,  but  has  never 
starred  in  it  because  of  his  somewhat  studious  nature. 
Because  of  his  interest  in  radio,  he  is  a  member  of 
the  Fall  River  Amateur  Radio  Club,  and  the  American 
Radio  Re'ay  League.  Lloyd  hopes  to  make  a  caree  • 
in  Radio  Engineering,  and  has  chosen  Tilton,  in  New 
Hampshire,  as  the  place  where  he  •  will  continue  his 
education.  We  know  that  “Durf”  will  succeed  in  his 
chosen  fie'.d  of  work;  we  wish  him  all  the  luck  ho 
deserves. 


“  ’Tis  well  to  be  merry  and  wise.” 

OLIVE  GERTRUDE  FABER  “Lol” 

“Lol”,  the  cheerful  girl  who  came  to  us  from  the 
Wilbur  School,  is  probably  the  most  talkative  young 
miss  of  our  class.  Her  endless  chatter  has  been  heard 
throughout  the  school  and  has  been  a  vital  part  of  her 
high  school  career.  Having  followed  the  college  course 
for  four  years,  “Lol”  served  as  a  member  of  the 
Student  Council  in  her  freshman  year  and  on  the  Year¬ 
book  Committee  in  her  senior  year.  “Lol”  posesses 
a  high  degree  of  skill  as  a  drum  majorette,  and  leads 
a  well-known  local  unit.  In  the  near  future  we’ll  see 
“Lol”  twirling  and  strutting  with  her  baton  in  some 
patriotic  celebration.  “Lol”  intends  to  enter  the  field 
of  nursing  at  the  Truesdale  Hospital  soon.  Lots  of 
luck  to  you,  “Lol”. 


“She  stands  elegantly  upon  a  slippery  place.'” 

CAROLYN  ANN  FELAG  “Honey” 

“Honey”  is  a  tall,  slender,  dark-eyed  outdoor  girl 
who  has  natural  ability  even  though  she  finds  de¬ 
votion  to  her  studies  quite  a  task.  “Honey”,  a  promi¬ 
nent  player  of  the  St.  Patrick’s  softball  team,  has  won 
high  acclaim  in  all  fields  of  athletics.  But  most  of 
all  her  contentment  lies  on  ice  and  in  a  pair  of  skates. 
Her  amiability  lies  in  her  entanglement  in  many 
hilarious  situations  such  as  the  recent  one  brought 
about  by  her  affections  to  a  certain  gentleman. 
“Honey”  is  determined  to  become  a  professional 
skater,  and  intends  to  work  in  the  meantime  to  further 
her  plans.  So  glide  on,  “Honey”,  on  to  success! 


“His  form  was  of  the  manliest  beauty.” 

EDWARD  BRADLEY  FRANCIS  “Eddie” 

Eddie  is  one  of  the  most  popular  boys  at  Somerset 
High.  He  came  to  Somerset  High  from  the  South 
School;  has  attained  and  has  held  a  high  scholastic 
standing  during  his  four  years  here.  Eddie  became 
popular  because  of  his  keen  wit  and  jovial  personality. 
His  very  strong  interest  in  athletics  has  made  him 
well-known,  and  he  has  excelled  in  all  fields  of  sport 
at  Somerset  High.  Eddie,  in  his  senior  year,  became 
president  of  the  Student  Association,  and  president  of 
the  Dramatic  Club.  He  was  also  elected  treasurer  for 
the  Round  Table.  Eddie’s  ambition  is  to  become  an 
aviator,  but  has  put  this  aside  unt  1  he  finishes  the 
course  he  plans  to  take  at  the  University  of  Illinois. 
His  hobby  of  collecting  swing  records  is  well  known 
to  all  the  students  at  Somerset  High.  The  class  of 
1941  has  always  been  proud  of  Eddie,  and  we  hope  his 
success  at  college  will  be  just  as  great,  or  greater, 
than  the  success  he  attained  at  Somerset  High  School. 


“ The  air  is  his  charmer.” 


NORMAND  GALLANT  “Wings” 

This  courageous  fellow,  who  is  always  ready  with  a 
humorous  remark,  came  to  Somerset  High  School  from 
Prevost  High  during  his  second  year  in  high  school. 
In  a  short  time,  he  quickly  became  very  popular  with 
the  other  students.  During  his  third  year,  Normand 
left  Somerset  High  to  go  to  Detroit,  where  he  received 
flying  instructions  for  six  months  at  nearby  Selfridge 
Field.  When  he  finished  his  course  there,  he  returned 
to  Somerset  as  a  senior.  Among  his  many  hobbies, 
model  building  is  his  favorite,  while  his  favorite  sport 
is  hockey.  Normand  is  planning  to  take  a  course  in 
Mechanical  Engineering  at  college  and  from  there  he 
is  to  become  a  member  of  the  Naval  Air  Corps,  for 
which  he  has  a  recommendation.  We  hope  that 
“Wings”  will  be  very  successful  in  his  chosen  occupa¬ 
tion,  and  that  sometime  later  when  he  is  successful, 
he  will  remember  the  happy  days  he  spent  at  Somerset 
High. 


“Exceeding  wise,  fair  spoken,  and  persuading.” 

EDWARD  GALUSKA  “Edd:e”  “Ed” 

Eddie’s  pleasing  personality  and  good  natured  laugh 
are  familiar  to  everyone  at  Somerset  High  School. 
Eddie  likes  science.  Since  he  entered  S.  H.  S.  at  the 
beginning  of  his  sophomore  year  he  has  taken  all  the 
science  the  school  had  to  offer.  He  was  a  member  of 
the  Dramatic  Club  during  the  past  year  and  also  a 
member  of  the  Round  Table.  Of  all  the  sports  Eddie 
likes  tennis  best.  “Ed”  collects  stamps  as  a  hobby 
and  he  now  has  an  enviable  collection.  He  hopes  to 
go  in  for  Radio  and  Television  with  Chemistry  as  a 
second  best.  His  studious,  energetic  and  efficient  atti¬ 
tude  towards  his  work  is  certain  to  reap  great  rewards. 


“ Gentle  of  speech ,  beneficent  of  mind.” 


BETSY  GEORGE  “Bett” 

Betsy  is  one  of  the  most  pleasant,  dignified,  and 
quietest  girls  of  the  class.  Her  pleasant  ways  have 
brought  her  many  friends,  and  some  day,  when  she 
has  reached  her  foal,  she  will  give  them  her 
finest  service.  For  four  years  she  has  followed  the 
college  course  in  preparation  for  the  nursing  pro¬ 
fession,  and  we  are  sure  that  with  her  high  spirits, 
courage  and  steady  reliability,  she  will  surely  find 
success.  Betsy  has  been  treasurer  of  the  Science  Club 
this  year,  and  was  a  member  of  the  Girls’  Glee  Club 
in  her  junior  year.  Best  of  luck  to  you,  Betsy,  you 
are  going  to  have  a  lot  of  patients. 


“ High  erected  thoughts  seated  in  his  heart  of 
courtesy.” 

KENNETH  STEWART  GRAY  “Kenny” 

Kenny,  the  most  outstanding  member  of  his  class, 
has  been  prominent  in  high  school  life  since  his 
freshman  year.  His  classmates  have  shown  their 
appreciation  of  his  good  work  and  fine  personality  by 
electing  him  president  of  his  class  for  four  years.  He 
has  also  displayed  his  talent  for  leadership  by  captain¬ 
ing  the  football  team,  of  which  he  has  been  a  letter- 
man  for  four  years,  to  this  year’s  Narry  League 
Championship.  Kenny  had  been  a  letterman  in  base¬ 
ball  for  four  years  and  basketball  for  three  years, 
and  he  also  enjoys  a  good  game  of  golf.  Among  his 
other  activities  has  been  the  office  of  vice  president 
in  the  Round  Table  Club.  Kenny  is  aiming  at  being  a 
typewriter  salesman,  and  with  his  personality  and 
ability  for  leadership  we  know  that  he  will  be  out¬ 
standing  in  this  field. 


“Ye  have  many  strings  to  your  bow.” 

JOHN  THOMAS  HIGGINS,  JR.  “Jack”  “Pinkie” 

“Pinkie”,  a  very  witty  member  of  the  class,  has 
figured  prominently  in  scholastic  and  extra  curricula 
activities  of  Somerset  High  School.  He  has  been  a 
football  letterman  for  three  years  and  in  his  senior 
year  was  named  an  “All  Narry  Guard.”  John,  also 
a  letterman  in  basketball,  was  treasurer  of  the  senior 
class,  treasurer  of  the  Dramatic  Club,  leader  of  the 
school  orchestra,  in  which  he  plays  a  violin,  and  presi¬ 
dent  of  the  Boys’  Glee  Club.  He  is  well  known  in 
school  for  his  powerful  bass  voice  which  echoes 
throughout  the  school  daily.  John  will  attend  Tilton 
Prep  School  to  study  engineering  and  we  wish  him 
loads  of  luck  in  his  chosen  field. 


“Patient  of  toil,  serene  amidst  alarms.” 

HERBERT  EARL  JAMES  “Chip” 

“Chip”  is  a  happy-go-lucky  sort  of  boy  and  he  never 
lets  a  moment  of  his  life  get  dull.  He  has  made  his 
life  at  Somerset  High  one  pleasure  after  another. 
“Chip”  is  always  ready  to  try  a  little  of  everything  as 
evidenced  by  his  mixed  course  in  his  studies.  Like 
all  other  boys,  “Chip”  enjoys  out-of-door  sports  such 
as  football  and  boating.  In  his  freshman  year  he 
played  on  the  baseball  team.  Though  many  people 
don’t  know  it,  “Chip”  has  a  pleasing  tenor  voice  and 
he  has  sung  in  the  Boys’  Glee  Club  for  four  years. 
Our  carefree  classmate  has  not  yet  planned  what  he 
is  going  to  do  after  graduation,  but  we  wish  him  many 
more  happy  pleasures  in  his  future  life. 


“ Whose  little  body  lodg’d  a  mighty  mind.” 

FLORENCE  ELAINE  KARNAS  “Flossy” 

Her  scholastic  ability  has  tabbed  her  as  the  “brains” 
of  the  class,  for  her  name  has  never  failed  to  adorn 
the  honor  roll.  “Flossy”  is  a  willing  worker,  cheerful 
and  confident  always.  Her  blend  of  humor  and 
common  sense  has  developed  into  a  vital  part  of  the 
class,  and  no  one  would  ever  think  of  passing  Florence 
without  receiving  her  ever-ready  smile  and  bit  of  witty 
cheerfulness.  She  has  been  a  member  of  the  school 
orchestra  and  Glee  Club  for  three  years.  During  her 
senior  year  she  played  on  the  Varsity  Basketball  Team, 
and  was  secretary  of  the  Round  Table.  Her  ability 
proved  its  worth  and  this  year  she  was  appointed  as 
Associate  Editor  of  the  Yearbook.  Her  hobbies 
a^e  dancing,  horseback  riding,  and  tennis.  For  the 
future  “Flossy”  has  no  definite  plans,  but  her  success 
m  commercial  work  is  likely  to  influence  her  decision. 
T'er  classmates  are  standing  bv  waiting  to  see  her 
show  the  world  wrhat  she  can  do. 


“Variety  is  the  spice  of  life.” 

FRANCIS  KENNEY  “Frannie” 

Called  “Frannie”  by  his  friends,  Francis  followed 
the  line  of  least  resistance  throughout  h;s  high  school 
career,  and  won  the  title,  “dreamer”.  Francis,  a 
humorous,  good  natured  fellow,  came  to  us  from  the 
Pottersville  School  and  took  the  Commercial  course  in 
high  school.  Fond  of  reading,  Francis  mav  be  found 
at  most  any  time  browsmg  around  in  the  library,  and 
he  claims  to  have  read  every  fict;on  book  in  the 
library.  “Frannie”  is  also  interested  in  dancing  and 
attended  most  a’l  of  Somerset’s  dances.  “Frannie’s” 
plans  for  the  future  are  indefinite  ,Tet,  but  whate^e** 
line  of  business  he  chooses,  we  are  sure  he  will  make 
good. 


‘'The  very  flower  of  youth.” 


ALINE  MARGARET  LeCOMTE  “Rusty” 
“Rusty”,  the  butterfly  of  the  senior  class,  always 
has  a  cheery  greeting  or  compliment  to  drop  to  all  as 
she  floats  through  the  day.  Her  peppy  and  carefree 
nature  has  pulled  many  a  senior  out  of  the  “dumps”. 
Aline’s  cooperation  and  willingness  to  lend  a  helping 
hand  give  evidence  of  her  share  in  steering  her  class 
through  the  school  years.  When  a  junior,  she  acted 
as  secretary  to  the  class  and  in  her  senior  year  was 
elected  to  the  position  of  girl  councilor.  Aline  has  been 
a  member  of  the  Student  Council  for  two  years,  and 
has  sung  with  the  Girls’  Glee  Club  for  three  years. 
She  is  an  ardent  follower  of  school  sports,  and  an 
ever-present  essential  at  all  games.  Aline’s  most  im¬ 
portant  outside  interest  is  drilling.  Her  beaming  per¬ 
sonality  and  never-failing  wit  is  sure  to  guide  her 
through  the  door  of  success. 


“ Blushes  are  the  rainbow  of  modesty.” 

GLADYS  HARRIET  LORD  “Gladdie” 

Gladys  is  a  quiet,  well  reserved  young  lady  who 
greets  everyone  with  a  pleasant  smile  or  word.  She 
entered  our  midst  in  her  junior  year,  and  followed  the 
general  course.  She  was  formerly  a  member  of 
Dighton  High  School.  Her  favorite  sport  is  swimming, 
although  she  enjoys  other  sports.  In  the  near  future, 
don’t  be  surprised  if  you  see  a  waitress  with  green 
eyes  and  brown  hair,  for  that  has  been  her  ambition 
for  a  long  time.  We  know  she  will  make  a  very 
attractive  and  successful  one.  To  her  we  say,  “Good 
luck  and  happy  landings.” 


“ Cheerfulness  is  an  offshoot  of  wisdom .” 

JEANNETTE  MARGARET  MASSE  “Peanuts” 
Jeannette  is  that  bright-eyed,  cheerful  dark-haired 
popular  young  miss  who  is  greatly  responsible  for  the 
success  and  promotion  of  the  school  cafeteria  by  her 
services  as  cash'er.  She  is  well  noted  for  her  out¬ 
standing  laugh  which  always  attracts  attention.  Her 
cheery  manner  combined  with  her  recorl  as  an  honor 
student  for  four  years  accounts  for  her  popularity 
among  her  classmates  and  teachers.  Jeannette  excells 
in  commercial  subjects  which  she  has  studied  since 
her  freshman  year.  She  was  secretary  of  the  freshman 
class  and  secretary  of  the  Student  Council  in  her 
junior  year.  In  her  senior  year,  Jeannette  was 

treasurer  of  the  Girls’  Glee  Club,  secretary  and 
treasurer  of  the  Library  Associates,  and  vice  president 
of  her  class.  She  was  also  a  member  of  the  Com¬ 
mercial  Club.  Because  of  her  ability  in  the  commer¬ 
cial  field,  Jeannette  hopes  to  become  a  bookkeeper  or 
secretary.  We  know  she  will  succeed  and  wish  her 
all  the  success  she  well  deserves. 


“ Delicacy  is  the  genuine  tint  of  virtue.” 

KATHRYN  MAXWELL  “Cappie” 

This  blonde  young  miss  came  to  us  from  Hammond, 
Indiana  during  the  latter  part  of  our  senior  year.  She 
enrolled  in  the  commercial  course  and  is  much  inter¬ 
ested  in  Home  Economics.  Her  favorite  sports  are 
swimming,  tennis,  and  roller  skating;  but  we  are  not 
at  all  sure  of  having  her  with  us  this  summer,  as  her’s 
is  a  traveling  family.  In  fact,  S.  H.  S.  is  Kathryn’s 
fifth  high  school  and  we  are  pleased  to  learn  that  she 
likes  it  here  very  much,  although  she  considers  it 
similar  to  the  other  schools  she  has  attended.  Kathryn 
hopes  to  further  her  education  along  the  Home 
Economics  course,  and  here’s  wishing  you  all  the  luck 
in  the  world,  “Cappie.” 


“ Fearless  minds  climb  soonest.” 

ROBERT  NATHANIEL  MAYES  “Mayesy”  “Bob” 

Bob  is  one  of  the  most  popular  boys  of  the  senior 
class,  for  he  has  the  gift  of  being  a  good  mixer  with 
everyone  with  his  ready  smile  and  friendliness  toward 
everybody.  He  has  made  a  host  of  friends  for  himself 
not  only  in  his  own  class,  but  throughout  the  school. 
“Mayesy”  found  little  time  for  sports  until  his  senior 
year,  when  he  was  guard  on  the  football  team  and 
played  a  good  game.  Bob  is  an  ardent  follower  of 
the  big  bands,  and  knows  the  members  of  practically 
all  of  them,  for  that  really  is  his  hobby.  “Mayesy”  is 
a  very  sociable  fellow  and  has  missed  scarcely  any  of 
the  dances  at  high  school,  appearing  during  his  last 
year  at  all  of  them  with  the  one  with  whom  his  name 
is  often  romantically  linked.  Bob,  although  his  folks 
want  him  to  attend  college,  has  decided  the  Marines 
is  the  place  for  him  and  we  know  that  with  his 
personality  and  all  he  has  to  offer,  he  will  go  far  in 
that  field.  More  power  to  .you,  “Mayesy”. 


*l  A  snapper-up  of  unconsidered  trifles.” 

MARY  OLIVERIA  “Happy” 

Mary  is  one  of  the  talkative  young  ladies  of  our 
class.  Her  mischievous  smile  and  happy  disposition 
has  drawn  many  friends.  She  likes  to  cook,  and  one 
may  also  find  her  down  in  the  sewing  room  during 
a  free  period.  Mary  has  been  a  member  of  the  basket¬ 
ball  squad  for  four  years.  She  is  very  fond  of  roller 
skating  and  can  always  be  found  at  Cashman’s  Roller 
Rink  on  a  Sunday  night.  At  present  she  has  no  plans 
for  the  future,  but  we  know  that  she  will  succeed  in 
whatever  she  undertakes.  Keep  smiling ! 


“ Honor  lies  in  honest 


CONSTANCE  LOUISE  PARROTT  “Bud-a-dee’ 
“Bud-a-dee”  is  the  girl  with  the  exuberant  personal¬ 
ity  who  can  be  found  most  of  the  time  in  the  type¬ 
writing  room.  Not  satisfied  in  participating  in  school 
activities,  Constance  has  made  a  notable  record  in  all 
her  classes,  especially  those  concerning  commercial 
studies.  Her  school  activities  have  included  the  Glee 
Club  of  which  she  is  secretary.  She  has  shown  her  en¬ 
thusiasm  and  willingness  to  cooperate  with  members  of 
the  news  staff  as  she  is  the  typist.  With  the  organiza¬ 
tion  of  a  Commercial  Club,  Constance’s  enjoyable  and 
earnest  qualities  won  for  her  the  title  of  president. 
Being  interested  in  all  sports,  she  has  played  basket¬ 
ball  with  the  Girls’  Varsity.  Constance’s  one  ambition 
is  to  become  a  secretary.  Since  her  excellent  typing 
has  held  her  in  the  highest  esteem  among  her  many 
friends,  we  know  with  her  efficiency  and  reliability 
Constance  will  be  as  asset  to  any  office. 


“  Wisdom  is  better  than  rubies 

PETER  PASKOWSKI  “Pete" 

Pete  is  a  quiet  chap  who  is  always  ready  with  a 
friendly  smile.  He  is  studious  and  industrious,  which 
probably  accounts  for  the  appearance  of  his  name 
quite  frequently  on  the  honor  roll.  Pete  is  courteous, 
both  in  class  and  to  his  fellow  students.  He  served  on 
several  dance  committees  and  is  always  willing  to 
obige.  Pete  took  the  Commercial  course.  He  likes 
bookkeeping.  He  desires  to  hold  a  civil  service  job  or 
a  position  as  an  accountant.  With  your  ability  and 
ambition,  Pete,  we  are  certain  that  success  will  crown 
all  your  achievements. 


“To  err  is  human,  to  forgive  divine 

OLIVER  PERRY  JR.  “Warner” 

“Warner"  is  one  of  the  quiet  members  of  the  class. 
His  winning  personality  and  ready  smile  has  earned 
for  him  many  friends.  Warner  was  the  foundation  of 
the  orchestra  for  one  year,  and  his  bass  voice  has 
carried  the  Glee  Club  along  for  three  years.  Warner 
in  his  four  years  has  been  a  big  help  to  the  school.  He 
was  always  around  when  committees  were  formed, 
and  he  participated  with  hearty  good  will.  He  printed 
the  Somerset  High  News  for  one  year.  Warner’s 
abilities  were  outstanding  in  other  lines,  as  in  the  field 
of  cooking.  In  his  senior  year  he  took  cooking  with  a 
group  of  fellow  seniors  and  proved  he  had  skill  in  the 
culinary  arts.  Warner  is  a  little  undecided  about  his 
future.  He  is  interested  in  chicken  farming  and 
machinery.  Best  of  luck  to  a  nice  boy! 


“Deeds  survive  the  doers.” 


ALFRED  REZENDES  “Al” 

Coming  to  us  from  the  Village,  “Al”  has  followed 
a  general  course.  Having  shown  his  ability  to  use  his 
powers  of  concentration  in  Algebra  and  Physics,  he 
has  won  the  admiration  of  many  classmates  ana 
friends.  His  keen  mind  and  sense  of  humor  have  been 
the  high  notes  in  his  high  school  career.  Most  of  his 
spare  time  is  spent  in  stamp  collecting  or  in  salt  water 
fishing.  Although  his  plans  for  the  future  are  indefi¬ 
nite  we  are  sure  he  will  be  successful  in  any  line  of 
work  he  chooses.  Lots  of  luck,  “Al”. 


“He  danced  like  a  gentleman.” 

WILLIAM  ARTHUR  SHANNON  “Billy”  “Bill” 

“Billy”,  a  fellow  short  in  stature,  may  be  called  the 
midget  of  his  class.  He  is  one  of  the  shortest  fellows 
of  the  class  and  one  of  the  best  dancers.  He  came  to 
us  from  the  Pottersville  School  and  selected  the  Com¬ 
mercial  course.  “Billy”  was  elected  treasurer  of  his 
class  for  two  years,  a  boy  councilor  for  one  year,  and 
treasurer  of  the  Student  Association  in  his  senior  year. 
He  should  be  acclaimed  for  his  popularity  and  ability 
to  carry  on  the  work  of  his  class  as  treasurer  and 
councilor.  “Billy”  has  worked  diligently  for  his  class 
and  as  an  officer  has  done  well.  His  favorite  sport  is 
basketball,  but  in  the  summer  time  you  may  find  him 
playing  tennis  which  seems  to  occupy  a  good  pro¬ 
portion  of  his  spare  time.  “Billy’s”  wish  is  to  become 
a  pattern  maker  and  we  wish  him  success. 


“Jler  kindness  was  virtue  itself.” 

AGNES  RITA  SILVIA  “Rita” 

Because  of  her  jolly,  carefree  disposition,  Rita  has 
a  variety  of  friends.  Wherever  anything  exciting  is 
taking  place,  you  will  always  find  her  there.  In  her 
four  years  here,  Rita  has  taken  a  college  course,  and 
would  like  to  become  a  nurse.  During  her  school 
years  she  has  been  ready  to  help  on  all  committees 
and  has  been  a  regular  attendant  at  all  class  activities. 
She  has  worked  diligently  after  school  in  the  office 
and  has  also  devoted  her  spare  time  to  straightening 
library  books  for  the  good  of  the  school.  Rita  is 
musically  inclined  for  she  has  been  a  member  of  the 
Girls’  Glee  Club  and  is  very  fond  of  swing  bands  .  In 
her  senior  year,  Rita  met  with  an  unfortunate  illness, 
and  was  confined  to  St.  Anne’s  PTospital  for  three 
weeks.  Although  Rita  is  uncertain  of  her  future  am¬ 
bition,  we  wish  her  the  best  of  luck  which  she  deserves. 


“A  smile  that  glow ’cl.” 

HILDA  SILVIA  “Dark  Eyes” 

Hilda  is  that  girl  with  the  ever-enchanting  smile  of 
which  she  is  noted  for  by  all  her  acquaintances  and 
classmates.  She  is  always  ready  and  willing  to  accom¬ 
modate  her  school  friends.  One  knows  that  she  can 
be  depended  upon  for  any  task  and  willingly  render 
her  services.  She  has  been  most  efficient  and  reliable 
as  office  clerk.  In  her  senior  year  she  became  a  member 
of  the  Commercial  Club.  She  has  also  been  a  member 
of  the  Glee  Club  since  her  freshman  year.  Hilda  has 
been  an  active,  member  in  all  her  classes.  Her  special 
subjects  being  those  in  the  commercial  line:  short¬ 
hand,  typewriting,  and  bookkeeping.  As  a  secretary 
we  know  she  will  be  successful,  for  she  is  well  suited 
for  this  type  of  work.  Best  of  luck  to  you  Hilda,  an  I 
may  the  road  to  success  be  that  of  happiness. 


“Bright  gem  instinct  with  music  vocal  spark.” 

EVELYN  MARGUERITE  SIMMONS  “Ev” 

Evelyn,  a  cheerful  and  fun-loving  member  of  the 
class,  is  well  noted  for  her  lovely  voice  with  which 
she  has  entertained  us  at  many  school  assemblies.  For 
four  years  she  has  been  a  member  of  the  Girls’  Glee 
Club,  often  starring  as  a  soloist.  Evelyn  is 
especially  interested  in  the  commercial  field,  and  has 
already  received  some  experience  by  working  in  the 
school  office  every  afternoon.  She  is  also  typist  of  the 
school  newspaper.  Evelyn  enjoys  outdoor  sports  very 
much,  but  is  especially  interested  in  roller  skating. 
Although  she  has  no  definite  plans  for  the  future,  we 
know  she  will  attain  success  in  whatever  she  chooses. 


"In,  his  chin  appears  a  pretty  dimple.” 

HOWARD  FRANCIS  SIMMONS  “Howie” 

“Howie”,  the  dimple-chinned  senior,  has  a  ready 
smile  and  a  happy  appearance  for  everyone  he  meets. 
He  is  very  fond  of  sports  and  has  taken  part  in  foot¬ 
ball,  baseball,  and  basketball  during  his  four  years 
in  high  school.  He  has  also  been  active  in  the  culinary 
arts  in  which  he  substitutes  salt  for  sugar  in  his 
recipes.  “Howie”  has  not  yet  decided  what  his  occu¬ 
pation  is,  but  with  the  knowledge  he  possesses  he  will 
be  successful  in  any  career.  With  his  winning  per¬ 
sonality,  we  know  he  will  be  successful. 


“ Diligence  increascth  the  fruit  of  toil.” 

RAYMOND  SLUSARZ 

“Ray”,  although  he  is  quiet,  is  known  to  his  many 
friends  and  to  his  teachers  as  being  a  thoughtful  boy. 
He  greets  everyone  with  a  radiant  smile  and  is  always 
willing  to  help  everybody.  Ray  has  helped  a  great 
deal  in  Somerset  High  as  well  as  in  several  grammar 
schools  in  town  by  constructing  shelves  and  book¬ 
cases.  Our  smiling  friend  enjoys  outdoor  hobbies 
which  include  hunting,  fishing,  and  hiking.  Ray  has 
followed  the  general  course  in  school  and  after  gradu¬ 
ation  he  plans  to  enter  Herrick’s  Business  School. 
His  ambition  is  to  take  a  Civil  Service  examination 
that  will  allow  him  to  become  a  Postman.  Best  luck 
to  a  successful  "route”  in  life,  Ray! 


“She's  a  bonny  wee  thing.” 

ELSIE  SOUZA 

Elsie  is  a  shy,  but  happy  girl.  She  is  liked  by  all 
of  her  friends,  and  she  can  be  counted  on  in  any  ac¬ 
tivity  she  is  called  upon  to  do.  She  has  taken  House¬ 
hold  Arts  for  four  years,  and  along  with  skating  and 
drawing  she  likes  sewing  as  her  hobbies.  She  has 
talent  as  a  sewer  and  would  like  to  become  an  expert 
seamstress  in  the  future.  She  is  torn  between  a  love 
for  sewing  and  a  love  for  drawing,  but  whatever  she 
may  choose  we  know  she  will  be  very  successful. 


“lie  hits  the  mark  his  eye  cloth  level  at.” 

BYRON  BLAISDELL  WARING 

Byron  is  an  industrious  and  jovial  fellow  with  an 
ability  to  get  along  fine  with  all  whom  he  meets.  He 
is  mechanically  minded  and  spends  most  of  his  spare 
time  hunting  and  fishing  in  all  kinds  of  weather.  He 
is  a  good  conversationalist  and  there  is  never  a  dull 
moment  when  you  are  speaking  with  him.  He  came 
to  us  from  Durfee  High  School  and  started  and  finished 
his  senior  year  here.  He  has  many  friends  who  will 
never  forget  his  pleasing  manners.  Byron  wishes  to 
get  into  Brown  and  Sharpe  and  we  all  wish  him 
success  for  with  his  present  abilities  he  can  go  places. 
Success  and  happiness  come  from  all  your  classmates. 


“His  heart  was  in  his  work. ” 

CARL  RUSSELL  WHITNEY  “Jeff” 

Carl  is  the  studious,  quiet  type.  Although  he  always 
appears  to  be  day-dreaming  he  is  always  ready  with  a 
smile.  Carl  did  not  play  on  a  school  team;  neverthe¬ 
less  he  is  an  ardent  follower  of  sports,  especially  in 
the  major  leagues.  He  knows  the  names  of  most  of 
the  professional  teams  and  their  most  popular  players, 
and  is  always  ready  to  supply  fuel  to  the  fire  of  con¬ 
versation  when  the  subject  is  sports.  Carl  is  in¬ 
dustrious  and  always  does  his  work.  well.  He  has  a 
hobby  of  collecting  stamps.  Carl  would  like  to  acquire 
a  civil  service  position,  preferably  as  mail  carrier. 
Good  luck  to  you  Carl. 


“A  moral,  sensible ,  and  well-bred  man.” 


CLIFFORD  WOOD  “Cliff”  or  “Woody” 

This  quiet  Physics  expert  came  to  Somerset  High 
from  the  Village  School,  and  while  here,  he  has 
achieved  a  fine  scholastic  record.  Cliff  is  fond  of 
Science  and  has  chosen,  among  other  studies,  all  the 
sciences  at  Somerset  High :  Biology,  Chemistry  and 
Physics.  Cliff’s  chief  interest  is  the  mechanics  of  an 
airplane  engine.  He  has  taken  correspondence  courses 
in  Theory  Engine  Aircraft,  and  hopes  to  get  practical 
training  in  an  aircraft  factory.  In  sports,  Cliff  enjoys 
most  basketball,  soccer,  and  swimming.  He  has  not 
participated  in  any  of  the  school  sports  because  he 
could  find  no  time  for  them.  Model  building  heads  his 
list  of  hobbies  and  it  is  well-known  that  Cliff  makes 
an  excellent  air  model.  Cliff  belongs  to  only  one  of 
Somerset’s  clubs  and  that  is  the  Round  Table,  in  which 
he  is  very  prominent. 


Class  Officers 


President  .  Kenneth  Stewart  Gray 

Vice  President  ....  Jeannette  Margaret  Chace 

Secretary . Stasia  Cerkot 

Treasurer . John  Thomas  Higgins 

Girl  Councilor . Aline  Margaret  LeComte 


Boy  Councilor . James  Francis  Courcier 


WHO'S  WHO 


CLASS  BOY 


DID  MOST  FOR  S'.  H.  S. 

Edward  Francis 

DID  MOST  FOR  CLASS  OF  1941 

Kenneth  Gray 

MOST 

LIKELY  TO  SUCCEED 

Edward  Galuska 

MOST 

BRILLIANT 

Edward  Galuska 

MOST 

STUDIOUS 

Edward  Galuska 

MOST 

POPULAR 

Edward  Francis 

MOST 

DIGNIFIED 

Clifford  Wood 

MOST 

MUSICAL 

John  Higgins 

MOST 

COMICAL 

James  Courcier 

MOST 

ORIGINAL 

Edward  Francis 

MOST 

ROMANTIC 

Byron  Waring 

MOST 

ATTRACTIVE 

Alfred  Doyle 

MOST 

VERSATILE 

John  Higgins 

MOST 

ATHLETIC 

Kenneth  Gray 

MOST 

INTERESTING 

Fred  Chapin 

MOST 

AGREEABLE 

Oliver  Perry 

BEST 

ORATOR 

Fred  Chapin 

BEST 

DANCER 

William  Shannon 

BEST 

SINGER 

John  Higgins 

BEST 

ARTIST 

Clifford  Wood 

BEST 

LOOKING 

Kenneth  Gray 

BEST 

POET 

Howard  Simmons 

BEST 

PERSONALITY 

Robert  Auclair 

QUIETEST 

Carl  Whitney 

NEATEST 

Robert  Mayes 

NOISIEST 

Robert  Auclair 

WITTIEST 

James  Courcier 

FASHION  PLATE 

Edward  Francis 

GIANT 

Fred  Chapin 

MIDGET 

William  Shannon 

FLIRT 

Alfred  Doyle 

DREAMER 

Francis  Kenny 

BABY 

Lloyd  Durfee 

GIGGLER 

Edward  Galuska 

GIRL 

Elizabeth  Butterworth 
Stasia  Cerkot 
Avis  Clifton 
Florence  Karnas 
Gertrude  B.  Chatterton 
Priscilla  Bell 
Betsy  George 
Gertrude  B.  Chatterton 
Carolyn  Felag 
Stasia  Cerkot 
Ann  Angell 
Elizabeth  Butterworth 
Miriam  Bodwell 
Carolyn  Felag 
Stasia  Cerkot 
Constance  Parrott 
Stasia  Cerkot 
Priscilla  Bell 
Evelyn  Simmons 
Carolyn  Felag 
Elizabeth  Butterworth 
Constance  Parrott 
Stasia  Cerkot 
Elsie  Souza 

Gertrude  B.  Chatterton 

Mary  Oliveira 

Mary  Oliveira 

Hilda  Silvia 

Carolyn  Felag 

Elsie  Souza 

Priscilla  Bell 

Agnes  Daghir 

Avis  Clifton 

Jeannette  Masse. 


CLASS  HISTORY 


FRESHMAN  YEAR 

In  early  September  1937,  the  Class  of  1940 
entered  the  new  Somerset  High  School,  thus 
beginning  its  high  school  career. 

The  first  class  meeting  was  held  in  the 
school  auditorium  in  late  September.  At  this 
time,  under  the  direction  of  Mr.  Thomas  F. 
Eagan,  class  advisor,  class  officers  were 
chosen.  The  first  class  officers  were : 


President  .  KENNETH  GRAY 

Vice  President  .  STASIA  CERKOT 

Secretary  .  JEANNETTE  MASSE 

Treasurer  .  WILLIAM  SHANNON 


The  councillors  were  appointed  this  year. 
Those  chosen  were :  Gertrude  Chatterton, 
Olive  Faber,  Elizabeth  Butterworth,  Edward 
Francis  and  Howard  Simmons. 

At  the  freshman  reception,  in  October,  the 
class  of  1941  were  welcomed  by  their  teachers 
and  upper  classmen. 

In  December,  the  freshman  class  sponsored 
the  Christmas  Dance  which  proved  to  be  a 
financial  as  well  as  a  social  asset. 

During  this  year  many  new  activities  were 
originated.  Among  these  were  a  4-PI  Club, 
Camera  Club,  Girls’  Glee  Club  and  Library 
Association.  The  Library  Associates  who 
were  appointed,  at  the  end  of  the  first  year, 
from  the  freshman  class  were :  Elizabeth 
Butterworth,  Stasia  Cerkot,  Gertrude  Chatter- 
ton  and  Jeannette  Masse.  Physical  Educa¬ 
tion  classes  were  also  inaugurated  this  year 
under  the  supervision  of  Mr.  William  Spokes- 
field. 

Amidst  a  great  deal  of  social  function,  this 
year  swiftly  drew  to  a  close  and  the  class 
awaited,  not  without  anxiety,  the  approach 
of  their  Sophomore  Year. 


SOPHOMORE  YEAR 

It  was  with  added  vigor  and  enthusiasm 
that  the  Class  of  ’41  began  their  sophomore 
year. 

This  year,  Class  officers  were  chosen  by 
ballot.  Each  candidate  for  election  took  out 
nomination  papers  and  sponsored  campaigns. 
The  following  were  elected  to  the  offices: 

President  .  KENNTH  GRAY 

Vice  President  .  STASIA  CERKOT 

Secretary  ...  ELIZABETH  BUTTERWORTH 
Treasurer  .  WILLIAM  SHANNON 

The  councillors  who  acted  as  Class  repre¬ 
sentatives  were :  Gertrude  Chatterton  and 
Edward  Francis.  The  class  officers,  how¬ 
ever,  were  also  members  of  the  S.udent 
Council. 

In  late  October,  the  Sophomore  Class  spon¬ 
sored  the  Freshman  Reception,  on  which 
occasion  the  freshmen  were  their  guests. 

Again  great  interest  was  shown  in  extra 
curricular  activity  and  the  members  of  the 
class  were  kept  busy  maintaining  a  balance 
between  scholastic  and  social  activity.  During 
this  year,  a  Boys’  Glee  Club,  an  organization 
in  which  several  sophomore  boys  became 
members,  was  formed. 

About  the  middle  of  the  year,  because  of 
the  interest  shown  in  dramatics  by  many 
students,  Principal  Austin  J.  O’Toole, 
organized  a  Dramatic  Club.  In  early  June, 
this  club  presented  three  plays  in  which  a 
few  sophomores  were  given  roles. 

Probably  one  of  the  most  important  events 
of  this  year  was  the  purchasing  of  a  sound 
movie  projector,  which  was  made  possible  by 
a  drive  under  the  auspices  of  the  S.  H.  S. 
News  Board. 

Too  quickly  indeed,  it  seemed,  this  year 
rolled  on  only  to  find  the  class  of  '41  ready 
to  accept  their  responsibilities  as  a  Junior 
Class. 


JUNIOR  YEAR 

fter  looking  forward  anxiously  to  the  time 
when  the  Class  of  ’41  would  enter  the  junior 
year,  it  was  not  without  a  certain  air  of 
superiorly  and  optimism  that  the  Class  em¬ 
barked  upon  their  journey  as  juniors. 

The  first  class  meeting  was  held  on 
September  18  in  the  auditorium  at  which  Miss 
Doris  J.  McCarthy,  class  advisor,  supervised 
the  election  of  officers.  Those  chosen  to  lead 
the  class  during  1939-1940  were : 

President  . .  KENNETH  GRAY 

Vice  President  .  STASIA  CERKOT 

Secretary  .  ALINE  LeCOMTE 

Treasurer  .  EDWARD  FFiANCIS 

The  councillors  were  Elizabeth  Butterworth 
and  William  Shannon. 

From  the  junior  class,  as  is  the  custom, 

were  chosen  the  vice-president  and  secretary 
of  the  Student  Association.  Those  given  the 
respeclive  offices  were  Agnes  L.  Daghir  and 
Jeannette  Masse. 

The  Southeastern  Convention  was  held  at 
Durfee  High  School  this  year.  The  members 
a  tending  from  the  junior  class  were :  Agnes 
Daghir  and  William  Shannon. 

This  year  the  junior  class  presented  the 
“Spring  Hop’’  which  proved  to  be  an  all-round 
success. 

As  an  added  activity,  the  Round  Table  was 
started  of  which  six  members  of  the  Junior 
Class  were  made  members  at  the  close  of  the 
year. 

The  selection  of  class  rings  is  an  important 
affair  in  any  junior’s  life.  After  making  this 
selection  more  than  half  of  the  class  bought 
rings  or  class  pins. 

Every  junior  lives  in  anticipation  of  their 
Junior  Prom  with  its  gaiety  and  glory.  With 
th;s  unparalle'el  social  event  in  its  co'orful 
Chrnese  setting  and  breath-taking  mus'c,  the 
Cass  of  ’41  ended  their  Junior  Year  in  proba¬ 
bly  a  more  successful  fashion  than  ever  be¬ 
fore. 

SENIOR  YEAR 

With  the  approach  of  September  in  1940, 
came  the  last  year  for  the  Class  of  1941  at 
Somerset  High. 


At  the  first  of  the  year  class  officers  were 
elected.  Those  given  offices  were: 


President  .  KENNETH  GRAY 

Vice  President  .  JEANNETTE  MASSE 

Secretary  .  STASIA  CERKOT 

Treasurer  .  JOHN  HIGGINS 


Student  Councillors  chosen  were  Aline  Le- 
Comte  and  James  Courcier. 

The  boys  were  now  given  a  chance  to  hold 
office  in  the  Student  Association.  The  boys 
receiving  this  honor  were  Edward  Francis, 
president  and  William  Shannon,  treasurer. 

The  Southeastern  Convention  was  held  in 
Plymouth  this  year.  Members  of  the  senior 
class  attending  were  Edward  Francis  and 
Wili  am  Shannon. 

This  year  it  was  decided  that  the  Senior 
Class  with  the  assistance  of  Mr.  Eagan, 
should  sponsor  the  Annual  Christmas  Dance. 
The  support  of  the  class  being  given  aided 
in  making  this  affair  successful. 

The  extra-curricular  activities  were  now 
running  to  capacity.  To  these  were  aided  a 
Commercial  Club  to  wh'ch  many  of  the  senior 
girls  belong. 

In  February,  the  Winter  Carmval  was  pre¬ 
sented  by  the  Senior  Class.  With  its  unusual 
decorations  and  the  full  cooperation  of  the 
class  it  was  a  very  gala  event. 

This  year  it  was  decided  that  the  Junior- 
Senior  Proms '  be  united  to  facilitate  gradua¬ 
tion  preparation  for  the  Senior  Class. 

Again  the  cap  and  gown  for  graduation  was 
considered  and  after  a  lively  discussion  it  was 
found  that  the  majority  were  not  in  favor 
of  wearing  them  but  that  the  usual  custom 
would  be  continued. 

It  is  indeed  an  honor  to  be  a  member  of 
the  first  class  to  complete  four  years  within 
the  portals  of  this  new  high  school  and  it  is 
with  deep  regret  that  we  shall  leave  our  old 
Alma  Mater. 

As  with  all  former  senior  classes,  senior 
activity  is  brought  to  an  official  close  with 
the  senior  banquet,  and,  last  but  not  least, 
the  spontaneous  result  of  four  years  pain  and 
pleasure,  joy  and  sorrow,  work  and  play — 
Graduation ! 


The 


School 


“What  greater  or  better  gift  can  we  offer  the  republic 


than  to  teach  and  instruct  its  youth.”  —  Cicero 


SCHOOL  MOTTO 


“CARPE  DIEM” 

SEIZE  THE  OPPORTUNITY 


Victory  Song 


(Dedicated  to  all  men  who  have  worn  the 
Blue  and  White) 

The  Blue  and  White  forever 
Honor-honor  to  those  who 
Carry  on  -  marching  on 
Onward  to  victory ! 

We’ll  fight  on  for  Somerset 
Proudly-carry  her  banner  high 
In  defeat  or  triumph  sweet, 

Her  name  will  never  die. 

The  Blue  and  White  forever 

Fight !  Fight !  Fight  for  the  Blue  and  White 

To  the  end,  we  will  bend 

ON  TO  VICTORY! 


(Tune:  “The  Ranger’s  Song”) 


THE  STUDENT  COUNCIL 


The  Student  Council  was  first  organized 
and  established  in  1935  when  the  temporary 
high  school  was  housed  at  the  Village  School. 

The  first  Student  Council  established  the 
by-laws  and  named  the  powers  that  it  would 
have  in  relationship  to  school  matters.  The 
members  of  the  first  Student  Council  were 
selected  by  the  faculty  but  succeeding 
councils  have  been  chosen  by  their  respective 
classes. 

The  Student  Council  consists  of  the  four 
class  officers  and  two  councillors  from  each 
class,  one  boy  and  one  girl. 

The  Student  Council  officers  are  elected  by 
vote  of  the  entire  school,  or  Student  Athletic 
Association.  The  Student  Council  is  the 
advisory  board  of  the  Student  Association. 

The  main  objective  is  to  help  the  school 
and  faculty  in  any  possible  way.  During  this 
year  it  has  helped  to  improve  the  athletic 
field,  has  sent  delegates  to  various  con¬ 
ventions,  has  joined  the  National  Council, 
and  has  helped  bring  certain  problems  to  the 
minds  of  the  faculty. 


The  present  mcmfces  of  the  Student 
Council  are  : 


President,  EDWARD  FRANCIS 
Vice  President,  FLORENCE  SANBORN 
Secretary,  CLAIRE  CHACE 
Treasurer,  WILLIAM  SHANNON 


SENIOR  REPRESENTATIVES 
Jeannette  Masse  John  Higgins 

Aline  LeCompte  Kenneth  Gray 

Stasia  Cerkot  James  Courcier 


JUNIOR  REPRESENTATIVES 


Virginia  Doyle 
Helen  Lee 
Margaret  O’Neil 

SOPHOMORE 


Robert  Worton 
Everett  Bradley 
Amorin  Reis 

REPRESENTATIVES 


Helen  Oliver  Bradford  Leonard 

Evelyn  Souza  Robert  LeCompte 

Audrey  James 


FRESHMEN  REPRESENTATIVES 
Beatrice  Golden  Donald  Parrott 

Barbara  Talbot  John  Lynch 

Dorothy  Parrott  Theodore  Williamson 


GIRLS'  GLEE  CLUB 


The  Girls’  Glee  Club  of  Somerset  High 
School  was  organized  in  1937,  with  Miss  Ruth 
B.  Eddy  as  supervisor.  This  September  the 
club  was  reorganized  with  51  members.  The 
club  has  taken  part  in  many  activities,  in¬ 
cluding  a  special  Christmas  assembly  in 
which  Christmas  songs  were  sung. 

The  officers  of  the  club  are:  President, 
Stasia  Cerkot;  Secretary,  Constance  Parrott; 
Treasurer,  Jeannette  Masse;  Pianist,  Ger¬ 
trude  Chatterton. 

Other  members  of  the  club  are:  Seniors — 
Anne  Angell,  Priscilla  Bell,  Miriam  Bod- 
well,  Elizabeth  Butterworth,  Agnes  Daghir, 
Carolyn  Felag,  Florence  Karnas,  Aline  Le- 
Comte,  Hilda  Silvia,  Rita  Sivia,  Evelyn 


Junior — Mildred  Camara,  Claire  Chace, 
Theresa  Curt,  Virginia  Doyle,  Marion 
Doucette,  Helen  Lee,  Alma  Merrill,  Florence 
Sanborn,  June  Snyder,  Pauline  Sylvia. 

Sophomores — C  1  a  i  r  e  Higgins,  Beatrice 
Medeiros,  Rita  Pouliot,  Mary  Ryan,  Irene 
Snyder,  Evelyn  Souza,  Adella  Spanick,  Eunice 
Vestal. 

Freshmen — Barbara  Allen,  Ethel  Bell,  Con¬ 
stance  Chace,  Ruth  Clarkson,  Martha  Deane, 
Dorothy  Doucette,  Ruth  Golden,  Dorothy 
Gonsalves,  Ruth  Leach,  Gwendolyn  Mayes, 
Helen  Oliver,  Dorothy  Parrott,  Eva  Pavao, 
Ruth  Sherman,  Helen  Silvia,  Barbara  Talbot, 
Donalina  Tavares,  Barbara  Thurston. 


S'mmons. 


BOYS’ 


GLEE  CLUB 


The  Boys’  Glee  Club  was  organized  in 
September  1938  with  Miss  Ruth  B.  Eddy  as 
supervisor.  It  was  organized  last  fall  with 
an  enrollment  of  31  members. 

The  officers  of  the  club  are: 

President,  JOHN  HIGGINS 
Secretary,  CHARLES  CAMPOS 
Treasurer,  JOSEPH  BORGES' 

Pianist,  JAMES  AMARAL 


This  year,  the  club  sang  for  the  Infantile 
Paralysis  Fund  Drive,  and  for  the  Pottersville 
P.  T.  A.,  besides  participating  in  the  assembly 
programs.  Member  are:  John  Higgins, 

Charles  Campos,  Arthur  Botelho,  Harold 
Bridge,  John  Yeloza,  Joheph  Borges,  Ray¬ 
mond  Brown,  Kenneth  Allgrove,  Robert  Le- 
Comte,  Bradford  Sanderson,  Bradford 
Leonard,  Alphonse  Braga,  Michael  Urban, 
Manuel  Amaral,  Luperce  Silvia,  Albert 
Oliver,  Carl  Kashar,  Marcel  Desbiens  and 
Lawrence  Hayden. 


THE  ORCHESTRA 


The  orchestra,  under  the  direction  of  Miss 
Ruth  B.  Eddy,  has  won  much  recognition 
from  the  school  and  the  townspeople. 

This  school  year  many  musical  assemblies 
have  been  presented  to  the  student  body 
which  have  been  enjoyed  immensely.  At 
Thanksgiving,  Miss  Eddy  arranged  a  Talent 
Show  of  Musicians.  The  orchestra  played  an 
assortment  of  pieces  and  the  Chatterton  Trio 
rendered  several  appropriate  selections.  At 
the  Christmas  Assembly,  the  orchestra  intro¬ 
duced  the  Christmas  Choral  and  Speaking 
Group  presented  by  the  Girls’  and  Boys’  Glee 
Clubs.  .  The  orchestra  also  entertained  at  the 
Annual  Fashion  Show  at  Somerset  High. 

Miss  Eddy  plans  another  interesting  musical 
program  for  Dramatic  Night  and  Graduation 
Night.  The  orchestra  has  certainly  proved 
itself  to  be  a  vital  part  of  school  life. 


Members  of  the  orchestra  are: 

Violins — John  T.  Higgins,  Eunice  Chatter- 
ton,  Dorothy  Doucette,  Marjorie  Lee,  Edward 
Souza  and  George  Columbe. 

Mandolin — Charles  Campos. 

Bells — Florence  Sanborn. 

Xylophone — Dorothy  Grantham. 

Trumpet — James  Amaral. 

Cello — Arlene  Chatterton. 

Bass  Violin — Marion  Doucette. 

Drums — Robert  LeCompte. 

Pianist — Gertrude  B.  Chatterton. 

Members  of  the  graduating  class  who  are 
in  the  orchestra  are  Gertrude  B.  Chatterton, 
John  T.  Higgins  and  Charles  Campos. 


THE  LIBRARY  ASSOCIATES 


The  Somerset  High  School  Library  under 
the  direction  of  Mr.  William  A.  Hart  and  his 
loyal  Library  Associates  is  steadily  increasing 
its  usefulness  to  the  students,  faculty  and 
friends.  The  past  year  was  spent  mainly  on 
adapting  reference  guidance  books  to  the  in¬ 
dividual  needs  of  the  pupils.  The  reference 
section  of  the  library  now  contains  a  total  of 
205  books  and  is  still  steadily  increasing. 

In  number  of  books  and  circulation  the 
Somerset  High  School  Library  has  made 
faithful  progress.  The  total  volume  of  books 
in  the  library  at  the  end  of  April,  1941  being 
1671.  The  room  itself  has  also  made  im¬ 
provement  for  this  year;  a  bulletin  board 


was  installed  whereon  important  Library 
notices  are  posted  from  time  to  time. 

A  high  peak  of  service  has  been  maintained 
to  everyone  through  the  faithful  devotion 
and  help  of  the  Library  Associates  who  act 
as  librarians  through  the  school  day.  The 
able  associates  are  under  the  direction  of 
President  Stasia  Cerkot  and  Secretary- 
Treasurer  Jeannette  Masse,  and  includes 
Gertrude  Chatterton,  Elizabeth  Butterworth, 
Virginia  Doyle,  Theresa  Curt,  Mirette  Mun- 
geon,  Ruth  Blanchette,  Ruth  Maddock,  Evelyn 
Souza,  Eunice  Vestal,  Adella  Spanick  and 
Ruth  Powers. 


THE  DRAMATIC  CLUB 


Since  the  Dramatic  Club  was  organized  two 
years  ago,  it  has  been  under  the  capable 
direction  of  Mr.  Austin  J.  O’Toole,  and  it  has 
progressed  very  rapidly.  At  the  club’s  first 
mee  ing  the  officers  were  elected  as  follows: 

President,  EDWARD  FRANCIS 
Vice  Pres.,  ELIZABETH  BUTTERWORTH 
Secretary,  VIRGINIA  DOYLE 
Treasurer,  JOHN  HIGGINS 

This  past  year  has  seen  the  club  reach  a 
new  height  in  furnishing  the  school  with  its 
annual  Drama  Nite.  At  the  club’s  bi-month¬ 
ly  meetings,  the  members  of  the  club  read 
and  discussed  several  short  plays. 


It  was  decided  that  the  club  would  present 
three  one-act  plays,  two  comedies,  and  one 
dramatic  play.  In  April,  work  was  begun  on 
the  three  selected  plays,  which  were  to  be 
given  on  May  29  —  Drama  Nite.  The  selected 
plays  were,  “Pickles  Is  Pickles’’,  “Boy  Meets 
Family”,  and  “Higher  Law”,  a  play  written 
by  the  director. 

Other  members  of  the  club  are :  Miriam 
Bodwell,  Edward  Galuska,  Fred  Chapin, 
Everett  Bradley,  Sheldon  Clarkson,  William 
Coogan,  Marion  Doucette,  Florence  Sanborn, 
Charles  Butterworth,  Mary  Ryan,  Phyliss 
McFarland,  Audrey  James,  Margaret  Bouley, 
Rita  Pouliot,  Priscilla  Bell,  and  Adella 
Spanick. 


THE  ROUND  TABLE 


After  three  successful  years  of  activity  the 
Round  Table  is  becoming  a  recognized  organi¬ 
zation  at  Somerset  High  School. 

The  purpose  of  the  Round  Table  is  to  con¬ 
duct  a  study  of  the  nations  of  the  world 
through  an  impartial  discussion  of  current 
events  and  the  historical  background  of  their 
problems,  through  research. 

Under  the  guidance  of  Miss  Doris  J.  Mc¬ 
Carthy  of  the  faculty,  each  member  assumes 
the  duty  of  keeping  an  historical  and  con¬ 
temporary  record  of  a  certain  nation,  news 
of  which  is  reported  at  the  meetings  of  the 
club  which  are  held  once  a  week. 

The  club  is  based  on  the  plan  of  King 
Arthur’s  Round  Table  and  each  member  is 
designated  by  the  name  of  one  of  King 
Arthur’s  Knights. 


In  addition  to  the  business  of  the  club, 
members  of  the  Round  Table  have  the 
pleasure  of  enjoying  various  social  events 
which  are  held  once  a  month  througho  t  the 
year. 

In  April  the  members  attended  a  party  at 
Providence  where  they  visited  the  Rhode 
Island  School  of  Design  Museum. 

The  club  will  bid  in  new  members  in  May. 

The  knights  of  the  Round  Table  this  year, 
all  of  whom  are  seniors,  except  two  are : 
Stasia  Cerkot,  President;  Kenneth  Gray,  Vice 
President;  Florence  Karnas,  Secretary;  Ed¬ 
ward  Francis,  Treasurer;  Gertrude  Chatter- 
ton,  Edward  Galuska,  and  Clifford  Wood. 
Juniors,  Richard  Moore  and  Sheldon  Clarkson. 


THE  S.  H.  S.  NEWS 


This  year’s  weekly  newspaper  reached  a 
higher  standard  when  a  new  mimeoscope  was 
purchased  making  it  possible  to  have  illus¬ 
trations,  firmer  paper  written  on  both  sides, 
and  a  complete  new  set  of  letter  guides. 

The  News  has  remained  on  the  exchange 
list  with  other  student  newspapers  in  this 
vicinity,  and  is  a  member  of  the  National 
Scholastic  Press  Association  and  the  New 
England  Interscholastic  Press  Association. 

The  main  events  of  the  year  were  a  trip  by 
several  staff  members  to  the  NEIPA  con¬ 
ference  at  Boston  University,  in  Apri’,  and 
the  annual  banquet  and  theatre  party,  in 
May. 

Much  of  the  success  of  the  News,  this  year, 
goes  to  Miss  Constance  Doran,  faculty 
advisor,  and  Elizabeth  Butterworth,  editor. 


NEWS  STAFF 

Editor,  ELIZABETH  BUTTERWORTH 
Associate  Editor,  STASIA  CERKOT 
Sports  Editor,  HAROLD  J.  REGAN 

REPORTERS 

Gertrude  Chatterton  Pauline  Sylvia 

Eunice  Vestal  Adella  Spanick 

Connie  Parrott  Stasia  Cerkot 

TYPISTS 

Connie  Parrott  Evelyn  Simmons 

Mimeographer,  OLIVER  PERRY,  JR. 
Faculty  Advisor,  MISS  DORAN 


THE  SCIENCE  CLUB 


The  Somerset  High  School  Science  Club 
was  organized  by  Mr.  Harry  A.  Johnson  in 
October  1940.  Its  officers  were  elected  as 
follows : 

President,  RICHARD  MOORE 
Vice  President,  CHARLES  FROST 
Secretary,  GERTRUDE  CHATTERTON 
Treasurer,  BETSY  GEORGE 

The  weekly  meetings  were  held  in  the  lab, 
where  at  each  meeting,  scientific  experiments 
and  lectures  were  given.  A  program'  of  field 
trips  and  social  activities  was  organized  and 
carried  out,  giving  the  members  of  the 
Science  Club  many  instructive  and  interesting 


field  trips  as  well  as  many  enjoyable  social 
activities. 

In  February,  Mr.  Johnson  left  Somerset 
High  School.  Mr.  Reginald  L.  Hargreaves, 
the  newly  appointed  Science  instructor,  suc¬ 
ceeded  him  as  faculty  advisor  to  the  club. 
Mr.  Hargreaves  proved  himself  capable  and 
quickly  adaped  himself  to  his  new  duties. 
Now  that  the  club  is  well  organized, 
it  plans  an  even  more  valuable  and 
interesting  program  for  next  year. 

Other  members  of  the  club  include : 

Olive  Faber,  Carolyn  Felag,  Dale  Rothwell, 
and  Wesley  Gardner. 


THE  COMMERCIAL  CLUB 


In  January  of  this  year  the  Commercial 
Club  was  organized  under  the  supervision  of 
Vice  Frincipal,  Ruth  B.  Mason,  for  students 
participating  in  commercial  classes.  To  meet 
the  demands  of  the  present  day,  a  new  con¬ 
st  tution  and  set  of  by-laws  were  designated. 
To  be  adm'tted  to  all  meetings,  each  member 
must  give  the  shibboleth  which  varies  month¬ 
ly.  At  the  first  meeting  of  the  club  the 
following  were  chosen  as  officers: 

President,  CONSTANCE  PARROTT 
Vice  President,  MIRIAM  BODWELL 
Secretary,  THERESA  CURT 
Treasurer,  PAULINE  SYLVIA 


The  club  took  part  in  an  educational  trip 
to  the  Herald  News  and  B.  M.  C.  Durfee 
Trust  Company  for  the  purpose  of  furthering 
their  interests  in  the  business  world.  The 
annual  banquet  and  theatre  party  was  held 
in  May. 

MEMBERS  OF  COMMERCIAL  CLUB 
Seniors:  ’41 — Hilda  Silvia,  Jeannette  Masse, 
Ann  Angel,  Avis  Clifton,  Evelyn  Simmons, 
Aline  LeComte,  Stasia  Cerkot,  Dorothy 
Cross,  Jeannette  Berube,  Florence  Karnas. 

Juniors:  ’42 — Irene  Boutin,  Doris  Chouinard, 
Claire  Chace,  Dorothy  Brown,  Evelyn  Borden, 
Florence  Sanborn,  Mildred  Camara,  Jessie 
Lord,  Marion  Doucette,  Alma  Merrill. 


THE  CHEER  LEADERS 


The  cheering  squad  this  year  added  great 
success  to  the  football  team.  With  their  high 
spirits  and  sound  volume,  they  gave  a  suc¬ 
cessful  performance.  The  girls  renewed  the 
old  rallies  and  added  many  new  ones  which 
aided  the  boys  on  to  victory. 

Charlotte  Coleman  and  Virginia  Doyle,  the 
head  cheerleaders  gave  their  best  per¬ 
formances  and  with  the  help  of  the  willing 
others,  the  squad  made  great  progress. 

The  girls  worked  hard  to  aid  the  boys,  and 
between  their  spirit  and  volume,  they  certain¬ 
ly  accomplished  much. 

The  squad  had  costumes  of  white  sweaters, 
navy  blue  skirts,  and  navy  blue  knee  socks. 
It  consisted  of  eight  girls. 


They  made  new  rallies  this  year,  tried  them 
out,  and  found  them  to  be  very  valuable  to 
the  team.  Other  motions,  too,  were  trie  I  and 
were  very  much  in  harmony  with  the  cheers. 

The  squad  consisted  of : 

CHARLOTTE  COLEMAN  ’41 
VIRGINIA  DOYLE  ’42 
AUDREY  JAMES  ’43 
MARY  RYAN  ’43 
PHYLISS  MACFARLANE  ’43 
ADELLA  SPANICK  ’43 
EVELYN  SOUZA  ’43 
MARGARET  BOULEY  ’43 


THE  STUDENT  ASSOCIATION 


The  officers  of  the  Student  Association  who 
are  also  members  of  the  Student  Council  were 
elected  early  in  the  school  year  by  a  general 
balot.  Because  Virginia  Bridge  was  elected 
secretary  of  the  Student  Association  and  later 
le.t,  an  election  was  held  later  on  in  the  year 
to  elect  a  new  secretary.  The  officers  of  the 
Student  Association  in  1940-’41  were : 

President,  EDWARD  FRANCIS 
Vice  President,  FLORENCE  SANBORN 
Secretary,  VIRGINIA  BRIDGE 
Secretary,  CLAIRE  CHACE 
Treasurer,  WILLIAM  SHANNON 

Many  problems  and  ideas  were  discussed 
and  voted  on  at  the  meetings.  The  idea  of 
selling  tickets  before  a  dance  was  experi¬ 
mented  on  by  the  senior  class,  but  they  found 
the  experiment  unsuccessful.  At  one  meeting 
the  idea  of  fixing  the  athletic  field  was 
discussed  and  a  committee  was  appointed  to 
seek  the  opinion  of  each  member  of  the  school 
committee.  The  Student  Association  received 


a  letter  during  the  school  year  inviting  them 
to  become  a  member  of  the  National  Associa¬ 
tion  of  Student  Councils  and  after  a  long 
discussion  the  body  joined  the  organization. 
Another  topic  discussed  at  a  meeting  was 
the  idea  of  establishing  a  central  radio 
system,  but  members  of  the  student  body 
decided  that  the  cost  was  too  great. 

Because  many  students  did  not  know  what 
was  being  discussed  at  some  of  the  meetings, 
with  the  advice  of  one  of  the  teachers  the 
Student  Association  accepted  the  idea  that 
the  Student  Council  post  reports  on  their  last 
meeting  and  the  topics  that  are  to  be 

discussed  at  the  next  meeting  of  the  Student 
Association. 

The  meetings  of  the  Student  Association 
throughout  the  year  discussed  many  topics 
satisfactorily.  In  all,  the  Student  Associa¬ 
tion  proved  to  be  valuable  by  admitting  all 
members  of  the  school  to  express  their 

opinions  and  by  making  progress  toward 

forming  an  ideal  student  government. 


FOOTBALL 


The  football  team  of  1940,  under  the  leader¬ 
ship  of  one  of  the  best  captains  that  ever  led 
a  football  team  for  Somerset  High,  was 
awarded  the  plague  for  winning  the  cham¬ 
pionship  after  a  decisive  game  with  Case. 
Teamwork  was  an  outstanding  feature  in  all 
the  victories  of  Somerset  High. 

The  team  worked  hard  afternoons  on  the 
practice  field  and  studied  many  new  plays 
Coach  Bill  Spokesfield  issued  to  them  before 
the  game  with  Case.  Inspiration  from  a  fine 
Coach  and  from  Captain  Ken  Gray  urged  the 
boys  to  work  diigently  for  a  name  they  will 
never  forget — Somerset  High  School.  Assist¬ 
ing  Coach  Bill  Spokesfield  was  Assistant 
Coach  Ney  who  worked  diligently  teaching 
the  boys  on  the  line  how  to  guard,  block,  and 
tackle.  Surely  we  should  remember  men  such 
as  he  who  contribute  to  the  success  of  a 
team. 


The  Blue  Raiders,  the  name  given  to 
Somerset  High’s  football  team,  ended  the 
season  with  a  game  that  made  the  opponent, 
Case,  bow  to  a  score  of  27-6.  The  record  of 
the  Blue  Raiders  was  5  wins,  2  ties,  and  1 


defeat.  They 

were  as  follows : 

Somerset 

0 

St.  Andrews 

0 

Somerset 

7 

Case 

14 

Somerset 

34 

Stetson 

0 

Somerset 

21 

Dighton 

6 

Somerset 

26 

Marshfield 

0 

Somerset 

6 

Holy  Family 

6 

Somerset 

13 

Westport 

6 

Somerset 

27 

Case 

6 

The  players 

chosen  for  the  AH 

Narry 

League  team 

from 

Somerset  High’s 

Blue 

Raiders  were  Captain  Ken  Gray,  quarterback, 
John  Higgins,  guard,  Arnold  Mycock,  half¬ 
back,  and  Walter  Plonka,  center. 


FOOTBALL  PERSONAL  WRITEUPS 


The  following  contributed  to  the  success  of 
the  team : 

Coach  Bill  Spokesfield — A  fine  and  well- 
liked  coach.  Boys  willingly  learn  and  carry 
out  his  instructions.  He  is  a  favorite  with 
the  students  in  the  classroom  as  well  as  with 
his  players  on  the  playing  field.  He  worked 
hard  figuring  out  plays  for  the  boys,  and  h3 
worked  hard  with  them  on  the  practice  field. 
We  can  say  sincerely  that  we  appreciate  his 
fine  work  at  our  school  and  we  hope  ha  con¬ 
tinues  it. 

Assistant  Coach  William  Ney — Mr.  Ney 
coached  the  line  and  taught  the  boys  how  to 
play  their  positions.  He  worked  the  boys 
until  they  knew  what  he  was  teaching  th°m. 
He  willingly  gave  his  time  so  the  boys  will¬ 
ingly  accepted  his  advice  which  was  very 
useful.  He  was  well-liked  by  all  members 
of  the  team. 

Captain  Ken  Gray,  ’41,  Quarterback  — 
Courageous,  loyal,  and  spirited.  Ha"d  to 
tackle.  Excellent  running  blocker.  Chosen 
for  the  All-Narry  League  team  and  All- 
Bristol  County  team.  Did  a  fine  job  on  the 
team  for  four  years. 

Edward  Francis,  ’41,  Fullback  —  Shifted 
from  halfback  to  fullback.  Learned  quickly 
the  art  of  carrying  the  ball  when  shifted.  A 
good  spinner.  His  spinning  was  excellent  at 
the  Case  game.  Started  his  fine  work  by 
filling  in  for  injured  players. 

John  Higgins,  ’41,  Guard.  Rugged.  Ex  el- 
lent  guard.  Had  a  determination  to  win. 
Always  had  his  heart  and  soul  in  the  game. 
Chosen  as  a  guard  for  the  All  Narry  League 
team.  Good  tackier.  He  made  line  plunges 
difficult  for  all  opponents. 

Alfred  Doyle,  ’41,  End — An  exce'lent  pass 
receiver.  Came  back  after  a  year’s  absence. 
A  good  tackier.  Good  on  both  defensive  and 
offensive  plays. 

Ernest  Dearnaley,  ’41,  Center  —  A  hard 
worker  who  when  called  upon  did  fine  work. 
G~od  passer.  Always  did  a  good  job  when 
to'd  to  take  over  the  pivot  post. 

Howard  Simmons,  ’41,  End — Always  put  in 
n’1  his  effort  when  playing.  A  good  pa«s  re¬ 
ceiver.  Worked  hard.  He  was  willing  to 
learn. 


Robert  Mayes,  ’41,  Guard — A  good  running 
guard.  A  hard  man  to  move.  His  temper 
drove  him  on  to  fine  playing. 

Fred  Chapin,  ’41,  Halfback  —  Was  always 
called  upon  to  play.  A  good  plugger.  A  very 
reliable  ball  player. 

Arnold  Mycock,  ’42,  Halfback  —  Highest 
scorer  in  the  Narry  League  race.  Good 
passer  and  runner.  Good  line  plunger. 
Captain-elect  for  next  year. 

Bradford  Sanderson,  ’43,  Tackle  —  Good 
tackier.  On*  of  the  youngest  fellows  on  the 
team  with  a  great  heart  for  football. 
Developed  fast  in  the  latter  part  of  the 
season. 

Walter  Plonka,  ’42,  Center  —  Did  most  of 
the  kicking  for  Somerset.  Excellent  at  the 
pivot  post.  Great  interceptor  of  the 
opponent’s  passes.  Rugged.  Good  tackier. 
Co-captain  elect  for  next  year. 

Richard  Dyer,  ’42,  Guard — A  stellar  guard. 
Full  of  fun,  but  when  it  came  to  a  hard  game 
he  was  alwayss  in  their  fighting.  The  team 
will  do  doubt  miss  his  ability  to  play  football 
for  he  has  left  school. 

Harold  Bridge,  ’42,  Halfback — An  accurate 
passer.  A  fast  runner  and  good  ball  carrier. 
Developed  fast  as  the  season  progressed. 

Joseph  Suspiro,  ’42,  Halfback — Great  passer. 
Handicapped  by  a  knee  injury  most  of  the 
season.  Fast  runner.  Outstanding  in  the 
decisive  game  with  Case. 

Raul  Camara,  ’42,  Tackle  —  First  string 
player.  Once  taught  to  do  something,  he 
would  never  forget.  Known  to  his  friends  on 
the  playing  field  as  a  great  football  player. 

John  Ainsworth,  ’41,  Manager  —  Assisted 
the  Coach  in  getting  equipment  ready  for 
the  players.  Worked  hard  getting  materials 
for  the  games.  Always  ready  and  willing  to 
help. 

Other  members  who  worked  hard  during 
the  football  season  and  contributed  to  its 
success  were  Richard  Chapin,  Robert  Clark¬ 
son,  Joseph  Almeida,  John  Yelozo,  and 
Everett  Bradley. 


BASKETBALL 


The  1940-41  basketball  team,  the  best  in  the 
history  of  Somerset  High,  completed  a  very 
successful  season,  winning  fifteen  of  twenty- 
one  games,  the  largest  schedule  ever  played. 
This  team  was  the  highest  scoring  combination 
the  school  has  had,  scoring  770  points  to  its 
opponents  489.  This  record  was  obtained  by 
the  fine  team  play  and  the  highest  scoring 
forward  line  in  the  records  of  Somerset  High. 
Fred  Chapin,  who  garnered  a  total  of  214 


points  led  the  scorers,  followed  by  Ev  Bradley 
and  Ed  Francis  with  163  and  161  points  re¬ 
spectively.  Somerset  took  second  place  in 
the  Narry  League  standing,  losing  only  two 
games,  both  to  Holy  Family  in  hard  fought 
encounters,  and  also  advancing  to  the  semi 
finals  in  he  Principal’s  Tournament  held  at 
Bristol  Aggies. 

The  Jayvee  team  also  enjoyed  a  very  good 
season,  winning  twelve  of  sixteen  games  with 
a  score  of  515  points  to  the  opponent’s  299. 


BASKETBALL  PERSONAL  WRITEUPS 


Coach  William  Spokesfield — Working  hard 
and  patiently  with  inexperienced  material,  he 
developed  a  fast  moving,  high  scoring  quintet. 
Considered  strictly  1-0-4  by  the  boys. 

Captain  Edward  Francis,  ’41,  Center — An  in¬ 
spiring  leader,  a  true  sportsman  and  a  tireless 
player.  He  led  the  Blue  Raiders  through  a 
very  successful  campaign  this  year.  His  com¬ 
bined  abilities  of  scoring,  defensive  work,  and 
play  making,  mark  him  as  one  of  Somerset’s 
best  basketeers. 

Fred  Chapin,  ’41,  Forward  —  The  hignest 
scorer  on  the  squad  with  a  game  average  of 
over  ten  points.  Also  featuring  in  defensive 
play.  Was  an  agressive  team  worker. 

Captain-elect  Ev  Bradley,  ’42,  Forward — An 
exceptionally  accurate  shooter  and  floor- 
worker.  A  high  scorer  and  excellent  ball 
hander,  adding  greatly  to  the  efficiency  of 
the  team  as  a  whole. 

Kenneth  Gray,  ’41,  Guard  —  A  determined 
hard  working  floor  man.  Very  fast  and  agile, 
especially  in  getting  the  ball  off  the  tack- 
board.  A  very  capabe  team-mate. 

Jim  Courcier,  '41  Guard  —  An  able  and 
aggressive  worker.  Good  in  the  front  as  well 
as  the  back  court.  Sacrificed  individual 
ability  for  general  efficiency. 

Richard  Chapin,  ’42,  Guard  —  An  eff'ctive 
and  competent  defense  man.  Outstand  ng  in 
the  back  court.  Using  his  weight  and  height 
to  full  advantage  he  was  a  good  team  wrker. 

John  Higgins,  ’41,  Forward —  A  hard  worker 
with  an  accurate  eye  for  the  basket,  good 
ball  handler  in  close  play  around  the  basket. 
He  was  one  of  the  best  foul  shooters  on  the 
squad. 


SEASON’S  RECORD 


Somerset 

20 

Barrington 

27 

Somerset 

26 

Dartmouth 

20 

Somerset 

22 

Dartmouth 

25 

Somerset 

58 

Plainville 

23 

Somerset 

21 

Middleboro 

31 

Somerset 

23 

Holy  Family 

25 

Somerset 

56 

Bristol  Aggies 

22 

Somerset 

44 

Westport 

23 

Somerset 

21 

St.  Andrews 

17 

Somerset 

27 

Wrentham 

10 

Somerset 

26 

Bristol  Aggies 

21 

Somerset 

53 

Plainville 

34 

Somerset 

57 

Dighton 

18 

Somerset 

38 

Wrentham  St. 

29 

Somerset 

77 

Wrentham 

19 

Somerset 

36 

Westport 

18 

Somerset 

20 

Holy  Family 

28 

Somerset 

42 

Wrentham  S 

19 

Somerset 

40 

Dighton 

20 

PRINCIPAL’S 

TOURNAMENT 

Somerset 

29 

Bristol  Aggies 

26 

Somerset 

22 

Dartmouth 

27 

BASEBALL 


On  the  opening  day  of  baseball  pract ce, 
thirty-five  baseball  hopefuls  turned  out. 
Among  those  present  at  the  first  practice 
were  eight  members  of  last  year’s  team.  At 
the  opening  of  the  season  the  squad  was  cut 
to  nineteen,  and  later  fourteen  men  were 
selected  to  represent  the  school  on  the 
diamond. 

The  1940  team  failed  to  capture  the  Narry 
League  championship  for  the  first  time  in 
five  years.  Four  previous  teams  succeeded 
in  bringing  the  honor  to  the  Blue  and  Wh'te, 
but  the  1940  league  ended  in  a  three-way  tie, 
including  Holy  Family,  Case  and  Westport 
High  Schools.  This  year  the  1941  team  will 
strive  to  recapture  the  honors. 

Captain  James  Courcier,  Kenneth  Gray, 
Edward  Francis,  Fred  Chapin  and  Herbert 


James  of  the  Class  of  1941  are  members  of 
the  present  team;  1942  is  represented  by  Joe 
Suspiro,  Everett  Bradley,  Charles  Chapin, 
Kenneth  Grimes,  John  Ve'oza;  1943  has  Tom 
Camara,  “Chuck”  Butterworth  and  Manuel 
Augusto ;  with  Merton  Fraser  the  only  repre¬ 
sentative  of  the  freshman  class.  Walter 
Calder,  ’41,  is  manager  and  Sheldon  Clarkson, 
’42,  is  assistant  manager. 

This  year’s  team  is  composed  of  s  veral 
veterans  who  have  received  strong  comoeti- 
tion  from  other  hopefuls.  The  cand  dates 
who  did  not  make  this  year’s  team  w  ll  have 
a  chance  to  play  for  their  class  teams.  Any 
unusually  good  playing  during  these  intra¬ 
mural  games  may  net  the  player  a  berth  on 
the  varsity.  This  system  gives  those  who  did 
not  make  the  varsity  team  another  chance  to 
make  good. 


Somerset  High  School  has  felt  the  affect  of 
the  government’s  mobilization  of  men,  for  it 
has  lost  from  its  faculty  a  very  fine  teacher 
and  a  true  friend.  Harry  A.  Johnson,  who  is 
Second  Lieutenant  in  the  Officers  Reserve 
Corps,  was  assigned  to  Fort  Benning,  Georgia 
in  February. 

Mr.  Johnson’s  education  has  been  a  very 
noteworthy  one.  After  graduating  from 
Northboro  school  Mr.  Johnson  furthered  his 
education  at  Massachusetts  State  College. 
Upon  his  graduation,  he  received  his  Bachelor 
of  Science  Degree.  Mr.  Johnson  received  his 
Master  of  Education  Degree  from  Boston 
University.  He  also  has  made  an  intensive 
study  of  Marine  Zoology  at  the  University  of 
Maine  Marine  Laboratory. 

Mr.  Johnson  had  three  years  teaching  ex¬ 
perience  at  North  Brookfield  High  School  be¬ 
fore  he  came  to  Somerset  last  September.  He 
has  had  a  wide  field  of  teaching,  for  he  has 
taught  General  Science,  Senior  Science, 
Biology,  Chemistry  and  Physics.  Mr.  Johnson 
has  made  it  a  vital  part  of  his  teaching  to 


make  his  classes  interesting  as  well  as  in¬ 
structive.  While  at  Somerset  H'gh  he 
organized  a  Science  Club  which  conducted 
many  scientific  experiments  and  lectures. 

A  Liberal  Arts  training  was  not  all  that  Mr. 
Johnson  desired,  he  was  very  much  interested 
in  a  military  training.  Accordingly,  while  at 
Massachusetts  State  College  he  took  a  four 
year  course  in  the  Reserve  Officers  Training 
Corps.  At  the  end  of  his  training  he  was 
commissioned  as  a  Second  Lieutenant  in  the 
Officers  Reserve  Corps. 

Mr.  Johnson  does  not  desire  to  make  his 
military  life  a  permanent  one.  He  would 
much  rather  continue  in  the  teaching  field. 
His  ambition  in  life  is  to  hold  an  administra¬ 
tive  office,  probably  a  position  as  principal  of 
a  high  school  or  one  as  Superintendent  of 
Schools. 

The  memory  of  Mr.  Johnson  is  still  vivid 
in  the  minds  of  all  those  who  know  him  at 
Somerset  High.  Somerset  High  School  is 
awaiting  with  eagerness  the  return  of  its  fine 
teacher. 


CLASS  SONG,  1941 

(Tune:  The  Old  Refrain) 

In  four  short  years  at  Somerse-et  High 
Swiftly  our  carefree  days  have  flo-own  by. 

Now  we  must  take  the  road  that  enters  life 
To  a  new  world  of  happiness  and  strife. 

And  in  the  years  to  come  when  our  work’s  done 
We’ll  think  of  dear  old  Class  of  forty  one, 

And  see  the  guiding  light  which  led  us  nigh: 

The  golden  dome  of  Somerse-et  High. 

We’ve  learned  our  lesson  well,  and  now  we  part, 
With  love  and  loyalty  within  our  heart. 

From  you  the  jewel  of  character  endowed, 

And  we  shall  do  our  best  to  make  you  proud. 

The  years  were  short  and  life  was  warm  and  bright, 
But  now  our  lives  will  not  be  all  delight, 

For  we  must  strive  to  climb  to  fame  on  high 
As  we  prepare,  tonight,  to  say  “good-bye”. 

CHORUS 

Farewell  to  Somerset,  we’ll  n’er  forget 
The  pleasant  joys  and  tasks  that  we  have  met; 
Those  golden  days  of  school,  the  mem’ries  sweet, 
Are  paths  to  years  which  we  go  forth  to  meet. 


By  Gertrude  B.  Chatterton 


Without  our  advertisers  we  should  not  have 


been  able  to  publish  this  year  book  of  1941. 


We  appreciate  their  fine  cooperation  and  we 
hope  they  will  receive  the  patronage  of  our  class 
and  its  friends. 


Thank  you,  advertisers, 
for  boosting  Somerset! 


Highly  Restricted 


The  largest  approved  Federal  Housing  site  for  One  Family  Homes, 

this  side  of  Boston. 


Foley  Heights 


Location :  South  Side  of  Read  Street,  between  Riverside  and  Brayton  Avenues. 


Owner  and  Developer:  Joseph  F.  Foley 

A  SOMERSET  MAN  CALL— 6485 


CALLAN  CONSTRUCTION  CO.,  INC. 
MONTAUP  SAND  and  GRAVEL  CO. 
NEWPORT  SAND  and  GRAVEL  CO. 

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General  Contractors 


ALL  TYPES  OF  HEAVY  CONSTRUCTION 


BRIDGES  and  RESERVOIRS,  ROAD  and  LEDGE  WORK,  SEWERS,  Etc. 


L.  H.  Callan  Joseph  F.  Foley 

President  Secretary  and  Managing  Director 


To  Graduates  of  Somerset  High  School,  who  are  looking  ahead, 
the  Allen  School  offers  these  advantages. 


•  A  direct  road  to  a  definite  goal  in  business.  Our  intensive  training  supplements  high 
school  education,  and  provides  the  entering  wedge  into  the  field  of  business. 

•  Minimum  time  is  required  for  preparation,  because  only  essential  business  subjects 
are  included  in  the  courses. 

O  A  considerable  saving  of  time  and  money,  because  of  the  shorter  time  required. 

•  A  smaller  school  permits  more  personalized  attention ;  therefore  advancement  is  rapid. 
O  A  college  grade  student  body. 

a  A  business  environment,  with  modern  office  equipment  and  a  business-like  atmosphere. 

•  Free  placement  service. 

tk  Fall  term  begins  September  2,  1941. 


ALLEN  SCHOOL 


GRANITE  BLOCK 


FALL  RIVER,  MASS. 


Compliments  of 


Compliments  of 


Brightman 


Potvin’s  Super  Service 

“Complete  One-Stop  Service” 


Body  and  Fender  Repairing 
24-Hour  Towing  Service 
Welding  and  Auto  Repairing 


FALL  RIVER’S  LARGEST 


DEPARTMENT  STORE 


TIRES  —  TUBES 
BATTERIES  and  ACCESSORIES 


14  Brightman  St. 


Tel.  1663-W 


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fry 


Compliments  of 


AUCLAIR'S  MARKET 


MASON’S 


64  Brightman  Street 


“Located  just  over  the  Bridge” 

MEATS  and  GROCERIES 
OF  THE  FINEST  QUALITY 


Free  Delivery  Service 
Telephone — 4695 


NEW  ENGLAND’S  LARGEST 
FURNITURE  SHOWROOMS 


Plymouth  Avenue  at  Rodman  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 

»v  ,  *  . 


Compliments  of 


Cross,  the  Florist 

Somerset  Centre 

FLOWERS  FOR  ALL  OCCASIONS 


Official  Florists  for  Somerset  High 


We  re  Proud  Of 
Somerset  'Grads” 

9  Each  year  Somerset  High  School  Grad¬ 
uates  attend  this  school  to  prepare 
themselves  for  business,  secretarial,  or 
civil  service  positions. 

•  That  they  have  always  given  a  good 
account  of  themselves  is  a  fine  tribute 
to  the  excellent  training  received  from 
Somerset  High  School  teachers. 

•  We  pledge  the  same  Good  Teaching 
and  the  same  Good  Placement  Service 
to  ’41  Grads  attending  our  school  that 
other  classes  have  received. 

Thibodeau  College 

130  South  Main  St.  Fall  River 

Phone — 848 

“Dependable  —  for  53  Years” 


Compliments  of 

PURITAN  STORES 

1118  County  Street,  Somerset  Centre 
1177  Read  Street,  South  Somerset 

GROCERIES  —  MEATS 
FRUITS  —  VEGETABLES 

“ Save  Puritan  Trading  Stamps ” 


ADAMS  BOOKSTORE 

99  Years  Old 

BOOKS  and  STATIONERY 

SPECIALTIES 

•  Collegiate  Dictionary 

•  Sheaffer  &  Moore’s 
Fountain  Pens 

•  Loose  leaf  Books 

•  Filing  Cabinets 

•  Dennison’s  Crepe  Paper 

•  Napkins  &  Gummed  Labels 

School  Supplies  A  Specialty 

165  North  Main  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


Sincere  Congratulations 


to  The  Class  of  1941,  Somerset  High  School 

H.  P.  Hood  &  Sons,  Inc. 


84  Barrett  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


MILK  and  ICE  CREAM 


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E.  G.  HAYES 

Sales  Service 


Ford  V-8 


Mercury 


Lincoln  Zephyr  —  Fordson  Tractors 
Genuine  Parts 
Approved  Accessories 
UNEXCELLED  REPAIR  WORK 


Swansea,  Mass. 


Tel.  Conn. 


Headquarters  for — 
SCHOOL  SUPPLIES 
FOUNTAIN  PENS 

Sheafer  —  Moore  —  Esterbrook 

UNDERWOOD  PORTABLE 
TYPEWRITERS 

R.  A.  Wilcox,  Co.,  Inc. 

116  -  120  Bedford  St.  Call  385 


Emile  Labreche 

DUCO  AUTOMOBILE  PAINTING 
All  Work  Guaranteed 

Fall  River  -  Providence  Road 
South  Somerset,  Mass. 


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Compliments  of 


George  L.  Goodfellow 

Prescription  Druggist 
1150  North  Main  Street 

9  Daily  Free  Delivery  Service  to  Somer¬ 
set,  Swansea  and  Touisset  Residents. 

Phone-  7205 

And  your  order  is  on  the  way. 
Prescriptions  called  for  and  delivered. 


Mannie’s  Barber  Shop 

1250  County  St.  Somerset  Centre 
CHIDREN  S  HAIRCUTTING 
.GIVEN  SPECIAL  ATTENTION 
Manuel  Medeiros,  Prop. 


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Compliments  of 


Walter  C.  Fraze 


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Walker’s  Corner  Store 

We  carry  a  full  line  of  magazines, 
stationery,  candy,  and  soda. 

OPEN  EVENINGS 


Compliments  of 


Clarner’s  Alleys 


Telephone — 7516 

Riverside  Ave.  So.  Somerset,  Mass. 


THE  BEST  IN  BOWLING 


Muller’s 

AUTO  REPAIR  SHOP 


The  best  car  in  the  world  is 
the  one  you  now  own. 

County  Street  Tel.  3803 


Munro  Electric 
Supply  and  Hardware  Co. 

COUNTY  STREET 
SOMERSET  CENTRE,  MASS. 


GELL  MOTOR  SALES 

CHEVROLET  SALES  &  SERVICE 


PAQUETTE’S  DAIRY 

J.  F.  PAQUETTE,  Proprietor 
Filtered  and  Pasteurized 
MILK  and  CREAM 


1333  County  Street 

Somerset  Centre 


Tel.  7348 


ATLANTIC 


LUBRICATION 


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Our  Milk  Is  Used 


At  the  S.  H.  S.  Cafeteria 


Congratulations 

Compliments  of 

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To  the  Class  of  4 1 

Somerset  High  School 

SANFORD 

HARDWARE  CO. 

CHERRY  and  WEBB’S 

South  Main  Street 

51  Pleasant  Street 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

Compliments  of 

PINEAULT’S  MARKET 

GRAY 

TYPEWRITER  CO. 

1173  County  Street 

Somerset  Centre 

W.  Seymour  Gray  —  Wm.  S.  Gray 

P.  PINEAULT,  Proprietor 

SEE  US  BEFORE  YOU  BUY 

MEATS  —  GROCERIES 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

PROVISIONS 

Newport,  R.  I. 

Telephone :  F.  R.  449 

Telephone — 1716 

Cy 

Compliments  of 

Compliments  of 

John  Sylvia 

Fall  River  Dairy 

TONSORIAL  ARTIST 

North  Main  Street 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

Compliments  of 

Compliments  of 

Harrison  W.  George 

Somerset  Fligh  School 

REAL  ESTATE  and  INSURANCE 

Dramatic  Club 

11  Winthrop  Street 

Taunton,  Mass. 

Compliments  of 

Allen,  Slade  &  Co.,  Inc. 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

BLENDERS,  ROASTERS  and  PACKERS 

OF 

Old  Mill  Coffee 

Wholesale  Distributors  of  U.  S.  G.  Roofing  Products 


Compliments  of 

Compliments  of 

A  Friend 

A  Friend 

Compliments  of 

French  and  Davol,  Inc. 

Nobby  Men’s  Shop 

GENERAL  INSURANCE 

162  South  Main  Street 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

Fall  River,  Mass. 

Phone  6160  421  Academy  Bldg. 

Compliments  of 

Eastern  Massachusetts  Street  Railway  Company 


Peerless  Laundry,  Inc. 

Lester  Auto  Sales 

SERVICE 

Somerset,  Mass. 

SANITATION  —  SATISFACTION 

DODGE  —  PLYMOUTH 

1668  Pleasant  St.  Fall  River 

SALES  and  SERVICE 

Telephone — 1658 

Panneton’s  Pharmacy 

PRESCRIPTION  DRUGGISTS 

Compliments  of 

Drugs  —  Chemicals  —  Rubber  Goods 

Photographic  and  Physicians  Supplies 

Mr.  Edward  J.  Guiney 

1112  County  St.  Somerset  Centre 

VICTOR  N.  PANNETON,  Ph.  G.  Prop. 

REGISTERED  PHARMACIST 

Try  Our  New 
ZORIC  ODORLESS 
DRY  CLEANING 

Also  Our 

ALL  PRESS  SERVICE 

North  End  Laundry 

30  Wellington  Street 
Fall  River  Tel.  1429  -  4043-M 


Compliments  of 

Phoebe’s 

Chinese  and  American 
Restaurant 

We  Specialize  in 
CHOW  MEIN 
and 

CHOP  SUEY 


North  End  Drug 

Bernard  M.  Lauzier,  Reg.  Pharm. 

PRESCRIPTIONS 
SICK  ROOM  SUPPLIES 

PATENT  MEDICINES 
NEWSPAPERS,  PERIODICALS 

Corner  Brightman  and  Lindsey  Sts. 
Telephone — 3219 


Lima’s  Food  Store 

243  Main  Street 
Somerset,  Mass. 


LeComte’s  Dairy 

DAIRY  PRODUCTS 

160  Leonard  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 

Telephone — 6531 


Compliments  of 

A  Friend 


Compliments  of 

Somerset  High  School 
Class  of  1  942 


Compliments  of 

Somerset  High  School 
Class  of  1  943 


Compliments  of 

GLENDALE 

DAGHIR  BROS. 

POULTRY  FARM 

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WHOLESALERS  OF 

Somerset,  Mass. 

CANDY  and  TOBACCO 

Located  just  north  of  the 

Masonic  Hall 

85  Barrows  Avenue 

DAY  OLD  CHICKS 

South  Somerset,  Mass. 

Creamrich 

SANDWICHES 

OF  ALL  KINDS 

Ice  Cream  Company 

1165  County  Street 

Somerset  Centre 

Joe’s  Diner 

1089  County  Street 

The  best  ice  cream  for  miles  around 

Somerset  Centre,  Mass. 

Is  made  right  here  in  your  home  town. 

Alice  O’Neills 

Butler’s  Service  Station 

VARIETY  STORE 

Ralph  Butler,  Prop. 

DISTRIBUTORS  OF 

83  Ripley  Street 

TYDOL  PRODUCTS 

South  Somerset,  Mass. 

1117  County  St.  Somerset,  Mass. 

Compliments  of 

ASTLEY’S 

Fish  and  Chips 

828  North  Main  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


FOSTER’S 
SPORT  SHOP 

FALL  RIVER’S  LARGEST 
SPORT  SHOP 

Teams  equipped  at  lowest  prices 
81  Pleasant  Street 

Compliments  of 

DAFGARD’S 

Auto  Electricians 

AUTO  ELECTRICIANS 
Carburetor  Service 
283  Pleasant  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


Compliments  of 

Sy nan's  Market 


Compliments  of 

FORREST’S  MARKET 


233  Durfee  Street 
Fall  River,  Mass. 


Compliments  of 

EDDIE  HARROP 

SALESMAN  FOE 
GORMAN’S  BREAD 


Compliments  of 

DUTCHLAND  FARMS 


Mrs.  Elizabeth  Monahan,  Owner 


Compliments  of 

A  Friend 


Compliments  of 


Lewis  Studio 

PHOTOGRAPHERS 


91  South  Main  Street  Over  Woolworth’s  5  &  10 


With  Deep  Appreciation  to  the  Class  of  1941  for  their 


Patronage 


We  Congratulate  them  and  Wish  Them  Success 


in  Life 


1 


(Memories 


When  to  the  sessions  of  sweet  silent  thought 
I  summon  up  remembrance  of  things  past 
I  sigh  the  lack  of  many  a  thing  I  sought 
And  with  old  woes  new  wail  my  dear  time’s  waste: 
Then  can  1  drown  an  eye,  unus’d  to  flow, 

For  precious  friends  hid  in  death’s  dateless  night, 
And  weep  afresh  love’s  long  since  cancell ’d  woe, 
And  moan  the  expense  of  many  a  vanished  sight. 
Then  can  I  grieve  at  grievances  foregone 
And  heavily  from  woe  to  woe  tell  o’er 
The  sad  account  of  fore-bemoaned  moan, 

Which  1  new  pay  as  if  not  paid  before. 

But  if  the  while  T  think  on  thee  dear  friend, 

All  losses  are  restored,  and  sorrows  end. 


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